The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

Pet Movies

From loyal dogs who’d walk across the country to find their owners, to animated cats who sing jazz in Paris, these movies prove pets aren’t just sidekicks — they’re family. This league celebrates the furry (and occasionally feathered or finned) stars that made us laugh, cry, and wish our own pets could talk. Showdowns include: Homeward Bound vs. Old Yeller, Lady and the Tramp vs. 101 Dalmatians, and Hachi vs. Marley & Me. Vote for your favorite and settle which movie truly rules the pet kingdom.

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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

T1. BABE

62.7% win rate

Tied for the #1 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

T1. OLD YELLER

62.7% win rate

Tied for the #1 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

3. LADY AND THE TRAMP

59.3% win rate

#3 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

4. 101 DALMATIANS

57.3% win rate

#4 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

5. HOMEWARD BOUND: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

57.1% win rate

#5 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

6. BEETHOVEN

45.4% win rate

#6 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

7. THE FOX AND THE HOUND

45.2% win rate

#7 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

8. LASSIE COME HOME

44.6% win rate

#8 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

9. MARLEY & ME

42.1% win rate

#9 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

10. TURNER & HOOCH

40.0% win rate

#10 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

11. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

39.8% win rate

#11 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time

12. HACHI: A DOG’S TALE

28.3% win rate

#12 Greatest Pet Movies of All Time