What pets did pirates have?

Pirates were known to have a variety of pets, including monkeys, parrots, cats, and dogs. Monkeys were popular because they were seen as good luck charms, and were often used to entertain the crew by performing tricks. Parrots were prized for their ability to mimic human speech, and were often kept as companions. Cats were useful for keeping the ships free of rats and other pests, and were also believed to bring good luck. Dogs were sometimes kept as guards or for hunting, but were mostly seen as companions. Other unusual pets kept by pirates were bears, pigs, goats, raccoons, and even lions.