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''[[My Little Pony]]'' toys traditionally come with pets, so it's no wonder why each of the Mane Six, Spike, and Princess Celestia have their own iconic pets, who really are characters unto themselves.
''[[My Little Pony]]'' toys traditionally come with pets, so it's no wonder why each of the Mane Six, Spike, and Princess Celestia have their own iconic pets, who really are characters unto themselves.


Return to the character index [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Characters|here]].
Return to the character index [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Characters|here]].
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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E3 The Ticket Master|"The Ticket Master"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E3 The Ticket Master|"The Ticket Master"]]}}


A cute little [[White Bunny]], Angel Bunny is Fluttershy's main animal companion. Not only does Angel help Fluttershy with tasks but he also makes attempts to bring the Pegasus out of her shell. Although adorable, Angel can be quite direct when interacting with others and if he doesn't like you, he '''will''' let you know as Spike soon discovers when given the task of looking after him.
A cute little [[White Bunny]], Angel Bunny is Fluttershy's main animal companion. Not only does Angel help Fluttershy with tasks but he also makes attempts to bring the Pegasus out of her shell. Although adorable, Angel can be quite direct when interacting with others and if he doesn't like you, he '''will''' let you know as Spike soon discovers when given the task of looking after him.
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* [[Berserk Button]]: Do '''not''' presume to tell Angel [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|what to eat]] or [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|how to eat it]].
* [[Berserk Button]]: Do '''not''' presume to tell Angel [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|what to eat]] or [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|how to eat it]].
** Also, never {{spoiler|come between him and Fluttershy, or hurt Fluttershy's feelings.}}
** Also, never {{spoiler|come between him and Fluttershy, or hurt Fluttershy's feelings.}}
* [[Depending On the Artist]]: Strangely he has eyelashes in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E1 The Return of Harmony Part 1|The Return of Harmony Part 1]]" and "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E2 The Return of Harmony Part 2|The Return of Harmony Part 2]]".
* [[Depending on the Artist]]: Strangely he has eyelashes in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E1 The Return of Harmony Part 1|The Return of Harmony Part 1]]" and "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E2 The Return of Harmony Part 2|The Return of Harmony Part 2]]".
** Blame DisQord.
** Blame DisQord.
* [[Destination Defenestration]]: Does this to Fluttershy over a ''salad'' in ''[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]]''.
* [[Destination Defenestration]]: Does this to Fluttershy over a ''salad'' in ''[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]]''.
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* [[Even Evil Has Standards|Even Fuzzy Little Jackasses Have Standards]]: He may've been an ass to Fluttershy in Putting Your Hoof Down, but even he was disgusted with the tabloid article of her in Ponyville Confidential (shown by him basically slamming the door in the Crusaders' faces after showing them a disgusted scowl).
* [[Even Evil Has Standards|Even Fuzzy Little Jackasses Have Standards]]: He may've been an ass to Fluttershy in Putting Your Hoof Down, but even he was disgusted with the tabloid article of her in Ponyville Confidential (shown by him basically slamming the door in the Crusaders' faces after showing them a disgusted scowl).
* [[Expy]]: ''Possibly'' of Habbit, the silent and snarky rabbit assistant of old man Moochic from G1 as both Habbit and Angel share a lot of traits.
* [[Expy]]: ''Possibly'' of Habbit, the silent and snarky rabbit assistant of old man Moochic from G1 as both Habbit and Angel share a lot of traits.
** He's an irritable rabbit saddled with administrative duties like Herriman in ''[[Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends]]''.
** He's an irritable rabbit saddled with administrative duties like Herriman in ''[[Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends]]''.
* [[Hidden Heart of Gold]]: He seems to display this quite often.
* [[Hidden Heart of Gold]]: He seems to display this quite often.
* [[Hypocritical Heartwarming]]: Angel can be mean to Fluttershy. He will not tolerate anyone ''else'' being mean to her.
* [[Hypocritical Heartwarming]]: Angel can be mean to Fluttershy. He will not tolerate anyone ''else'' being mean to her.
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* [[It's All About Me]]: And living with Fluttershy means he gets away with it easily.
* [[It's All About Me]]: And living with Fluttershy means he gets away with it easily.
* [[Jerkass]]
* [[Jerkass]]
** [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: For all his attitude, he does seem to genuinely care about Fluttershy. In "Dragonshy", he draws her attention to the dragon smoke in the sky by coughing; in "The Ticket Master", he helps her with her attempt to win Twilight's approval and in "A Bird in the Hoof", he reminds her that Princess Celestia's brunch in Ponyville is about to begin without her (then locks her out when she keeps coming back to apologize).
** [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: For all his attitude, he does seem to genuinely care about Fluttershy. In "Dragonshy", he draws her attention to the dragon smoke in the sky by coughing; in "The Ticket Master", he helps her with her attempt to win Twilight's approval and in "A Bird in the Hoof", he reminds her that Princess Celestia's brunch in Ponyville is about to begin without her (then locks her out when she keeps coming back to apologize).
** [[Took a Level In Jerkass]]/[[Flanderization]]: His treatment on Fluttershy in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]]". {{spoiler|He slapped her face and ''kicked her out of her own house''. Why? ''Because the salad with whipped cream and a cherry on top had no cherry!''}}.
** [[Took a Level In Jerkass]]/[[Flanderization]]: His treatment on Fluttershy in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]]". {{spoiler|He slapped her face and ''kicked her out of her own house''. Why? ''Because the salad with whipped cream and a cherry on top had no cherry!''}}.
*** [[Took a Level In Kindness]]: In "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E22 Hurricane Fluttershy|Hurricane Fluttershy]]" Angel is seen comforting Fluttershy, stroking her mane and {{spoiler|even coaching her with the rest of the critters in her training to fly faster}}.
*** [[Took a Level In Kindness]]: In "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E22 Hurricane Fluttershy|Hurricane Fluttershy]]" Angel is seen comforting Fluttershy, stroking her mane and {{spoiler|even coaching her with the rest of the critters in her training to fly faster}}.
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* [[Kick Them While They Are Down]]: Fluttershy went through a lot of unpleasant experiences to make a special meal for you that's just one garnish away from being perfect? Slap her in the face and kick her out!
* [[Kick Them While They Are Down]]: Fluttershy went through a lot of unpleasant experiences to make a special meal for you that's just one garnish away from being perfect? Slap her in the face and kick her out!
* [[Killer Rabbit]]: Any bunny that would pounce on a dragon's (albeit a baby, but still) head, and smack a full grown pony without out a second thought easily qualifies for this.
* [[Killer Rabbit]]: Any bunny that would pounce on a dragon's (albeit a baby, but still) head, and smack a full grown pony without out a second thought easily qualifies for this.
* [[The Lancer]]: As shown in "A Bird In The Hoof" and "The Ticket Master", he acts like a secretary/nanny for Fluttershy in a [[Shout-Out]] to ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Literature)|Alice in Wonderland]]''.
* [[The Lancer]]: As shown in "A Bird In The Hoof" and "The Ticket Master", he acts like a secretary/nanny for Fluttershy in a [[Shout-Out]] to ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]''.
* [[Loyal Animal Companion]]: Normally accompanies Fluttershy in her daily duties as shown in "The Ticket Master" where he prepares a salad and in "Dragonshy" and "Winter Wrap Up" where he helps Fluttershy care for the animals. He's at his most loyal in "Hurricane Fluttershy", when he comforts her when she's distraught.
* [[Loyal Animal Companion]]: Normally accompanies Fluttershy in her daily duties as shown in "The Ticket Master" where he prepares a salad and in "Dragonshy" and "Winter Wrap Up" where he helps Fluttershy care for the animals. He's at his most loyal in "Hurricane Fluttershy", when he comforts her when she's distraught.
* [[Nice Hat]]: He wears one while training Fluttershy in the episode "Hurricane Fluttershy".
* [[Nice Hat]]: He wears one while training Fluttershy in the episode "Hurricane Fluttershy".
* [[Non-Human Sidekick|Non-Pony Sidekick]]: To Fluttershy.
* [[Non-Human Sidekick|Non-Pony Sidekick]]: To Fluttershy.
* [[Not So Different]]: With Spike, considering that Angel doesn't get along with him. They both are [[Non-Human Sidekick|Non-Pony Sidekicks]] who are also [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold|jerks with hearts of gold]] and helped their pony pals (Twilight Sparkle for Spike and Fluttershy for Angel) with their [[Character Development]].
* [[Not So Different]]: With Spike, considering that Angel doesn't get along with him. They both are [[Non-Human Sidekick|Non-Pony Sidekicks]] who are also [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold|jerks with hearts of gold]] and helped their pony pals (Twilight Sparkle for Spike and Fluttershy for Angel) with their [[Character Development]].
* [[Opposites Attract]]: He is more outgoing and direct than Fluttershy. It's possible that he has taught Fluttershy to be more assertive as Fluttershy was even more shy and withdrawn before she found Angel.
* [[Opposites Attract]]: He is more outgoing and direct than Fluttershy. It's possible that he has taught Fluttershy to be more assertive as Fluttershy was even more shy and withdrawn before she found Angel.
* [[Picky Eater]]: He demands that Fluttershy makes him a salad with a cherry on top, and won't eat it otherwise.
* [[Picky Eater]]: He demands that Fluttershy makes him a salad with a cherry on top, and won't eat it otherwise.
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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|"Applebuck Season"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|"Applebuck Season"]]}}


Applejack's dog. She's extremely useful with her herding skills.
Applejack's dog. She's extremely useful with her herding skills.


* [[Dub Name Change]]: The French [[Tie-in Novel|magazine story]] ''La récolte d'Applejack'' (a [[Novelization]] of "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|Applebuck Season]]") refers to her as Jackeroo.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: The French [[Tie-in Novel|magazine story]] ''La récolte d'Applejack'' (a [[Novelization]] of "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E4 Applebuck Season|Applebuck Season]]") refers to her as Jackeroo.
* [[Empathy Pet]]: Winona's mood tends to reflect whatever mood Applejack is feeling.
* [[Empathy Pet]]: Winona's mood tends to reflect whatever mood Applejack is feeling.
* [[Heroic Dog]]: She's awesome at herding cattle and can keep up with her owner and given how fast and strong Applejack is (strongest of the mane six and second in land speed only to [[Cartoon Physics]]-empowered Pinkie Pie), that's saying something.
* [[Heroic Dog]]: She's awesome at herding cattle and can keep up with her owner and given how fast and strong Applejack is (strongest of the mane six and second in land speed only to [[Cartoon Physics]]-empowered Pinkie Pie), that's saying something.
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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E14 Suited for Success|"Suited For Success"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E14 Suited for Success|"Suited For Success"]]}}


Rarity's fluffy Persian cat; often referred to as "Opal" for short. Although Rarity adores her, the feeling doesn't seem to be entirely mutual.
Rarity's fluffy Persian cat; often referred to as "Opal" for short. Although Rarity adores her, the feeling doesn't seem to be entirely mutual.
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* [[Empathy Pet]]: At least in "Suited for Success" where she mirrors Rarity's feelings at some points. Examples include purring happily at the first batch of dresses, hissing at the second batch and showing embarrassment at the fashion show. She also showed some affection towards Hoity Toity at the second fashion show.
* [[Empathy Pet]]: At least in "Suited for Success" where she mirrors Rarity's feelings at some points. Examples include purring happily at the first batch of dresses, hissing at the second batch and showing embarrassment at the fashion show. She also showed some affection towards Hoity Toity at the second fashion show.
** In "Sweet and Elite", Opal acts to a degree as Rarity's conscience, trying to remind her of her commitment to the dress for Twilight she was supposed to be making when instead Rarity opts for the fancy engagements with Canterlot's elites.
** In "Sweet and Elite", Opal acts to a degree as Rarity's conscience, trying to remind her of her commitment to the dress for Twilight she was supposed to be making when instead Rarity opts for the fancy engagements with Canterlot's elites.
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: To Rarity. She often attacks the designer, but also tries to get her to do the right thing
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: To Rarity. She often attacks the designer, but also tries to get her to do the right thing
* [[Killer Rabbit]]: Opal seems to be shaping out like this. If anything, the episode "May The Best Pet Win!" showed that even ''birds of prey'' are afraid of going against her.
* [[Killer Rabbit]]: Opal seems to be shaping out like this. If anything, the episode "May The Best Pet Win!" showed that even ''birds of prey'' are afraid of going against her.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Her collar is decorated with an opal.
* [[Meaningful Name]]: Her collar is decorated with an opal.
* [[Morality Pet]]: A literal case during "Sweet and Elite" as Opal kept reminding Rarity to stop fooling around and finish Twilight's dress for once and all.
* [[Morality Pet]]: A literal case during "Sweet and Elite" as Opal kept reminding Rarity to stop fooling around and finish Twilight's dress for once and all.
* [[Silent Snarker]]: Big-time...especially in "Sweet And Elite".
* [[Silent Snarker]]: Big-time...especially in "Sweet And Elite".
* [[Snarky Non Human Sidekick|Snarky Non-Pony Sidekick]]
* [[Snarky Non-Human Sidekick|Snarky Non-Pony Sidekick]]




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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E15 Feeling Pinkie Keen|"Feeling Pinkie Keen"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E15 Feeling Pinkie Keen|"Feeling Pinkie Keen"]]}}


A tiny toothless baby alligator who belongs to Pinkie Pie. He tends to bite or snap at anyone or anything near him but never actually does any damage. The alligator usually spends his time staring into space and doing nothing except when he's blinking, swimming around in the bathtub or playing with a balloon.
A tiny toothless baby alligator who belongs to Pinkie Pie. He tends to bite or snap at anyone or anything near him but never actually does any damage. The alligator usually spends his time staring into space and doing nothing except when he's blinking, swimming around in the bathtub or playing with a balloon.
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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|"A Bird in the Hoof"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|"A Bird in the Hoof"]]}}


Princess Celestia's pet [[The Phoenix|phoenix]]. She initially appeared unwell, so Fluttershy birdnapped her so she could try to make her feel better. Of course, she never actually ''needed'' the medical attention on the basis of being a phoenix-so she proceeded to make herself the most uncooperative patient ever for the hell of it.
Princess Celestia's pet [[The Phoenix|phoenix]]. She initially appeared unwell, so Fluttershy birdnapped her so she could try to make her feel better. Of course, she never actually ''needed'' the medical attention on the basis of being a phoenix-so she proceeded to make herself the most uncooperative patient ever for the hell of it.
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* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Literally, when she's reborn.
* [[Fiery Redhead]]: Literally, when she's reborn.
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: Not that it matters...
* [[Incurable Cough of Death]]: Not that it matters...
* [[Jerk With a Heart of Gold]]: After she's reborn, she gives Fluttershy one of her feathers as a thank-you gift.
* [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]: After she's reborn, she gives Fluttershy one of her feathers as a thank-you gift.
* [[Never Say Die]]: According to Celestia, Philomeena "must renew herself".
* [[Never Say "Die"]]: According to Celestia, Philomeena "must renew herself".
** When she burns up in front of the Mane Six, Twilight explains to Celestia that "there's been a terrible accident".
** When she burns up in front of the Mane Six, Twilight explains to Celestia that "there's been a terrible accident".
* [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]: Her extremely dumb and erratic behavior were fake; she was just having fun at Fluttershy and Twilight's expense.
* [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]: Her extremely dumb and erratic behavior were fake; she was just having fun at Fluttershy and Twilight's expense.
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* [[The Prankster]]
* [[The Prankster]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets|Fluttershy meets Philomeena when she's at Death's door; Philomeena bursts into flame and dies when her owner isn't there and Fluttershy feels incredibly guilty until Celestia explains the nature of a phoenix.]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets|Fluttershy meets Philomeena when she's at Death's door; Philomeena bursts into flame and dies when her owner isn't there and Fluttershy feels incredibly guilty until Celestia explains the nature of a phoenix.]]
* [[Spell My Name With an "S"]]: "Philomeena" has been used by Hasbro [http://www.hasbro.com/common/assets/Image/Printables/dad2af6e1c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/92279E335056900B100D5E9629DAE390/922929405056900B10E9B4BF373949BE.pdf here], [http://www.facebook.com/questions/389107571106686/ here], and [https://twitter.com/MyLittlePony/status/210057194656366592 here], while "Philemena" has been used in a storyboard for "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|A Bird in the Hoof]]". "Philomena" [[Word of God|may]] or [[God Never Said That|may not]] have been used by [[Lauren Faust]].
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: "Philomeena" has been used by Hasbro [http://www.hasbro.com/common/assets/Image/Printables/dad2af6e1c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/92279E335056900B100D5E9629DAE390/922929405056900B10E9B4BF373949BE.pdf here], [http://www.facebook.com/questions/389107571106686/ here], and [https://twitter.com/MyLittlePony/status/210057194656366592 here], while "Philemena" has been used in a storyboard for "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|A Bird in the Hoof]]". "Philomena" [[Word of God|may]] or [[God Never Said That|may not]] have been used by [[Lauren Faust]].
* [[Toothy Bird]]
* [[Toothy Bird]]
* [[Troll]]: She pretends to be a very dumb and stubborn bird, spending most of her screen time undermining Fluttershy's attempts to help her or getting herself in dangerous situations despite her health getting worse and worse between scenes. Eventually Fluttershy and Twilight chase her through town as Philomena is literally dying on them but still refuses to get help...until the bird stages a spectacular death scene, with her remains falling on Fluttershy's hooves, much to her horror and sorrow. Only after everything is said and done does Celestia get her to stop fooling around and come back to life, revealing that Philomena has been screwing with them the entire time. After she's reborn from her ashes, Celestia makes her apologize.
* [[Troll]]: She pretends to be a very dumb and stubborn bird, spending most of her screen time undermining Fluttershy's attempts to help her or getting herself in dangerous situations despite her health getting worse and worse between scenes. Eventually Fluttershy and Twilight chase her through town as Philomena is literally dying on them but still refuses to get help...until the bird stages a spectacular death scene, with her remains falling on Fluttershy's hooves, much to her horror and sorrow. Only after everything is said and done does Celestia get her to stop fooling around and come back to life, revealing that Philomena has been screwing with them the entire time. After she's reborn from her ashes, Celestia makes her apologize.
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{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|"Owl's Well That Ends Well"]]}}
{{quote| '''Debut:''' [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|"Owl's Well That Ends Well"]]}}


A brown owl who befriends Twilight Sparkle and becomes her No. 2 Assistant. He keeps Twilight company when she has to stay up past Spike's bedtime.
A brown owl who befriends Twilight Sparkle and becomes her No. 2 Assistant. He keeps Twilight company when she has to stay up past Spike's bedtime.
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* [[She's a Man In Japan]]: In the Polish dub, he's referred to as female (perhaps because in Polish "owl" is a noun with a female gender).
* [[She's a Man In Japan]]: In the Polish dub, he's referred to as female (perhaps because in Polish "owl" is a noun with a female gender).
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets|A very smart and competent bird fights off a giant reptile, assists a gifted young witch in rescuing a hapless youngster and aids them in escaping]].
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets|A very smart and competent bird fights off a giant reptile, assists a gifted young witch in rescuing a hapless youngster and aids them in escaping]].
* [[Spell My Name With an "S"]]: "Owloysius" seems to be the official spelling (it's been used by Hasbro in the description and tags of a [[YouTube]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT78EON7JS4 clip] from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|Owl's Well That Ends Well]]" as well as in a [[Face Book]] [http://www.facebook.com/questions/389107571106686/ question]), but [[Word of God]] [http://twitter.com/#!/goldenrusset/status/136321997989883905 says] [http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1603670/1970957061 that] it was "Owlowiscious" (with [[Lauren Faust]] saying that "it probably should have been Owloysius")--additionally, "Owlicious" has been used by [[The Merch|WeLoveFine]] in some of the descriptions and tags of their ''Ponies with Pets'' [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1512 art print], [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1513 T]-[http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1514 shirt] [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=2425 and] [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1560 bag].
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"]]: "Owloysius" seems to be the official spelling (it's been used by Hasbro in the description and tags of a [[YouTube]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT78EON7JS4 clip] from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|Owl's Well That Ends Well]]" as well as in a [[Facebook]] [http://www.facebook.com/questions/389107571106686/ question]), but [[Word of God]] [http://twitter.com/#!/goldenrusset/status/136321997989883905 says] [http://comments.deviantart.com/4/1603670/1970957061 that] it was "Owlowiscious" (with [[Lauren Faust]] saying that "it probably should have been Owloysius")--additionally, "Owlicious" has been used by [[The Merch|WeLoveFine]] in some of the descriptions and tags of their ''Ponies with Pets'' [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1512 art print], [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1513 T]-[http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1514 shirt] [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=2425 and] [http://www.welovefine.com/product.php?id_product=1560 bag].
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: For the [[God-Created Canon Foreigner|toy-exclusive]] owl who accompanies the basic ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=BDA45DB1-5056-900B-10B8-E3AD944DE446 Twilight Sparkle]'' toy.
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: For the [[God-Created Canon Foreigner|toy-exclusive]] owl who accompanies the basic ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=BDA45DB1-5056-900B-10B8-E3AD944DE446 Twilight Sparkle]'' toy.
* [[Who's On First?]]: Due to the fact he can only say "Hoo", Spike tends to interpret it as "Who", leading to these types of conversations. Twilight also falls for it at the end of the episode.
* [[Who's on First?]]: Due to the fact he can only say "Hoo", Spike tends to interpret it as "Who", leading to these types of conversations. Twilight also falls for it at the end of the episode.




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* [[Ascended Extra]]:
* [[Ascended Extra]]:
** The bow-wearing bunny from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|Dragonshy]]" makes multiple appearances in the toys, pretty much [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute|taking the place of]] Angel Bunny.
** The bow-wearing bunny from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|Dragonshy]]" makes multiple appearances in the toys, pretty much [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute|taking the place of]] Angel Bunny.
** The owl from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" ''might'' be the same one from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E17 Stare Master|Stare Master]]". It at least appears to be the same kind, and no other owls of that kind have appeared in the series.
** The owl from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" ''might'' be the same one from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E17 Stare Master|Stare Master]]". It at least appears to be the same kind, and no other owls of that kind have appeared in the series.
** The bat from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" ''might'' be one of the same ones from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E11 Winter Wrap Up|Winter Wrap Up]]". It's at least the same kind.
** The bat from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" ''might'' be one of the same ones from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E11 Winter Wrap Up|Winter Wrap Up]]". It's at least the same kind.
* [[Big Badass Bird of Prey]]: "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" features more than one.
* [[Big Badass Bird of Prey]]: "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" features more than one.
* [[Call Back]]: The "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" reappears several times in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E16 Read It and Weep|Read it and Weep]]" as part of a group of giant predators chasing Daring Do.
* [[Call Back]]: The "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" reappears several times in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E16 Read It and Weep|Read it and Weep]]" as part of a group of giant predators chasing Daring Do.
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* [[Cool Pet]]:
** "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" features several with varying degrees of [[Department of Redundancy Department|coolness, awesomeness, and radicalness]].
** "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]" features several with varying degrees of [[Department of Redundancy Department|coolness, awesomeness, and radicalness]].
** While not necessarily a pet, the quail from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|Owl's Well That Ends Well]]" could count.
** While not necessarily a pet, the quail from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E24 Owls Well That Ends Well|Owl's Well That Ends Well]]" could count.
* [[Cute Kitten]]: The "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]"
* [[Cute Kitten]]: The "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]"
* [[Feather Fingers]]: A few of the birds in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]".
* [[Feather Fingers]]: A few of the birds in "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]".
* [[Furry Confusion]]: The very idea that ponies which are considered pets themselves in [[Real Life]] (heck; the name "[[My Little Pony]]" is an indication of this) are able to own pets. Almost all of them are near the level of sapience as their owners.
* [[Furry Confusion]]: The very idea that ponies which are considered pets themselves in [[Real Life]] (heck; the name "[[My Little Pony]]" is an indication of this) are able to own pets. Almost all of them are near the level of sapience as their owners.
* [[Messy Pig]]: Several seem to live at Sweet Apple Acres, where they are fed kitchen scraps and bruised apples. [[Word of God|Apparently]] they're kept because ponies have a thing for truffles.
* [[Messy Pig]]: Several seem to live at Sweet Apple Acres, where they are fed kitchen scraps and bruised apples. [[Word of God|Apparently]] they're kept because ponies have a thing for truffles.
* [[No Name Given]]: With the exception of Elizabeak from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E17 Stare Master|Stare Master]]" as well as Hummingway and possibly Mr. Mousey from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|A Bird in the Hoof]]".
* [[No Name Given]]: With the exception of Elizabeak from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E17 Stare Master|Stare Master]]" as well as Hummingway and possibly Mr. Mousey from "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S1 E22 A Bird in The Hoof|A Bird in the Hoof]]".
* [[Ridiculously Cute Critter]]: A number of them but special mention goes to the "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]"
* [[Ridiculously Cute Critter]]: A number of them but special mention goes to the "puddy tat" from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E7 May the Best Pet Win|May The Best Pet Win!]]"
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: The bow-wearing bunny from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|Dragonshy]]" accompanies the ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=BD8EC61C-5056-900B-10FE-8E772C2D2D20 Fluttershy]'' and ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=833D8694-5056-900B-10BF-00BE03B9DEA5 Fashion Style Fluttershy]'' toys, similarly to Angel Bunny.
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: The bow-wearing bunny from "[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S1 E7 Dragon Shy|Dragonshy]]" accompanies the ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=BD8EC61C-5056-900B-10FE-8E772C2D2D20 Fluttershy]'' and ''[http://www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony/en_US/shop/details.cfm?guid=833D8694-5056-900B-10BF-00BE03B9DEA5 Fashion Style Fluttershy]'' toys, similarly to Angel Bunny.
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My Little Pony toys traditionally come with pets, so it's no wonder why each of the Mane Six, Spike, and Princess Celestia have their own iconic pets, who really are characters unto themselves.

Return to the character index here.


Angel Bunny

A cute little White Bunny, Angel Bunny is Fluttershy's main animal companion. Not only does Angel help Fluttershy with tasks but he also makes attempts to bring the Pegasus out of her shell. Although adorable, Angel can be quite direct when interacting with others and if he doesn't like you, he will let you know as Spike soon discovers when given the task of looking after him.


Winona

Applejack's dog. She's extremely useful with her herding skills.


Opalescence

Rarity's fluffy Persian cat; often referred to as "Opal" for short. Although Rarity adores her, the feeling doesn't seem to be entirely mutual.

  • Acrofatic: Though she's not actually fat; just a fluffy, long-haired cat. When Rarity dunks her in water in "Sweet and Elite" it shows she's actually quite skinny.
  • Butt Monkey: If Opal is on screen, you can expect something bad or at least annoying is going to happen to her.
  • Cats Are Mean: Played with. She is playful and affectionate towards other ponies (particularly Fluttershy), can hang around other pets without much trouble and is very appreciative of Rarity's dressmaking talents. However, she's not very kind to Rarity or Sweetie Belle, latching onto the former's flank with her claws and slashing off a hank of the latter's mane. Opalescence's finicky behavior could be explained as annoyance at the rough treatment Rarity doles out to her absentmindedly when "in the zone".
    • In general, the series has been giving Opal plenty of reasons to be angry and aggressive every time she appears on screen.
  • Cats Are Snarkers: Although Opal doesn't talk, her meows and facial expressions combined give off this trope's feel.
  • Cats Hate Water: She's peeved when Rarity soaks her to make her look ill in "Sweet and Élite".
  • Cat Stereotype: Her coat is white, so she's female. She's a Persian cat, so she's a snob.
  • Cat Up a Tree: Rainbow Dash leaves her stuck in a tree in an attempt to force Rarity to come outside and see the surprise her friends have prepared for her. Opal may or may not have been in on the plan.
    • Again at the start of "May The Best Pet Win!", although this is more disdain for the company of the other pets than anything else.
  • The Chew Toy: The series loves abusing her. Mostly at the hooves of her kind-hearted but sometimes absent-minded owner.
  • Empathy Pet: At least in "Suited for Success" where she mirrors Rarity's feelings at some points. Examples include purring happily at the first batch of dresses, hissing at the second batch and showing embarrassment at the fashion show. She also showed some affection towards Hoity Toity at the second fashion show.
    • In "Sweet and Elite", Opal acts to a degree as Rarity's conscience, trying to remind her of her commitment to the dress for Twilight she was supposed to be making when instead Rarity opts for the fancy engagements with Canterlot's elites.
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold: To Rarity. She often attacks the designer, but also tries to get her to do the right thing
  • Killer Rabbit: Opal seems to be shaping out like this. If anything, the episode "May The Best Pet Win!" showed that even birds of prey are afraid of going against her.
  • Meaningful Name: Her collar is decorated with an opal.
  • Morality Pet: A literal case during "Sweet and Elite" as Opal kept reminding Rarity to stop fooling around and finish Twilight's dress for once and all.
  • Silent Snarker: Big-time...especially in "Sweet And Elite".
  • Snarky Non-Pony Sidekick


Gummy

A tiny toothless baby alligator who belongs to Pinkie Pie. He tends to bite or snap at anyone or anything near him but never actually does any damage. The alligator usually spends his time staring into space and doing nothing except when he's blinking, swimming around in the bathtub or playing with a balloon.

  • The Comically Serious: Alligator flavor.
    • Also for some reason, he can baa like a sheep.
  • Cool Pet: While he does less than most of the other ponies' pets, he's an alligator which is exotic enough to be cool. His entertainment value doesn't hurt his coolness factor either.
  • Loyal Animal Companion: To the point that he seems to possess the same Reality Warper abilities as Pinkie Pie.
  • Meaningful Name: He has no teeth as pointed out in his introduction.
  • Never Smile At a Crocodile: Subverted; he's harmless.
  • Opposites Attract: Gummy has an almost zen-like calmness about him even while biting in rapid-fire succession while Pinkie Pie is often literally bouncing with joy and excitement. This trope seems to be a trend among the animal companions of the Mane Cast.
  • Purple Eyes
  • Ridiculously Cute Critter: Who would have thought an alligator could be so cute?
  • Theme Naming: In addition to his Meaningful Name, he also matches his owner in sharing the name of a type of sweet treat: Pinkie Pie and Gummy candy.
  • Typical Cartoon Animal Colors: Real alligators are not that bright of a green.


Philomeena

Philomeena's physical appearance throughout most of her episode until her eventual rebirth.

Princess Celestia's pet phoenix. She initially appeared unwell, so Fluttershy birdnapped her so she could try to make her feel better. Of course, she never actually needed the medical attention on the basis of being a phoenix-so she proceeded to make herself the most uncooperative patient ever for the hell of it.

  • Back From the Dead: Like all depictions of phoenixes, she burns herself when she dies and rises from the ashes.
  • Cool Pet: Don't let the picture fool you, She's actually a phoenix.
  • Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: She may seem simple-minded but she's clever enough to trick Twilight and Fluttershy into thinking she's a sick and weak bird...mostly because she thinks it's funny.
    • While we haven't seen her do it, all the other Phoenixes we've seen are extremely powerful, capable of scorching dragons with their flames (who, by the way, use lava pools as hot tubs). So yeah, definitely this trope.
  • The Dog Is an Alien: She's a prankster and pretends to be a rather sickly parrot much to Fluttershy's consternation.
  • Empathy Pet: Shares Celestia's love of practical jokes.
  • Fan Nickname: "Trollomena" for her prankster streak that seems to exceed even Celestia's.
  • Feather Fingers: Until those feathers drop off as well, leaving what looks like actual fingers...
  • Fiery Redhead: Literally, when she's reborn.
  • Incurable Cough of Death: Not that it matters...
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold: After she's reborn, she gives Fluttershy one of her feathers as a thank-you gift.
  • Never Say "Die": According to Celestia, Philomeena "must renew herself".
    • When she burns up in front of the Mane Six, Twilight explains to Celestia that "there's been a terrible accident".
  • Obfuscating Stupidity: Her extremely dumb and erratic behavior were fake; she was just having fun at Fluttershy and Twilight's expense.
  • Paper-Thin Disguise: She temporarily wears a mustache to evade Twilight and Fluttershy when they are chasing her.
  • The Phoenix
  • Picky Eater: Fluttershy learns this the hard way.
    • Shown Their Work: When she's revived as a healthy phoenix, take a look at her beak. If you know anything about birds, it suddenly makes perfect sense that she'd hork up the seed she was given; that's pretty obviously a raptor's beak. To put it another way, Philomeena's a carnivore.
  • The Prankster
  • Shout-Out: Fluttershy meets Philomeena when she's at Death's door; Philomeena bursts into flame and dies when her owner isn't there and Fluttershy feels incredibly guilty until Celestia explains the nature of a phoenix.
  • Spell My Name with an "S": "Philomeena" has been used by Hasbro here, here, and here, while "Philemena" has been used in a storyboard for "A Bird in the Hoof". "Philomena" may or may not have been used by Lauren Faust.
  • Toothy Bird
  • Troll: She pretends to be a very dumb and stubborn bird, spending most of her screen time undermining Fluttershy's attempts to help her or getting herself in dangerous situations despite her health getting worse and worse between scenes. Eventually Fluttershy and Twilight chase her through town as Philomena is literally dying on them but still refuses to get help...until the bird stages a spectacular death scene, with her remains falling on Fluttershy's hooves, much to her horror and sorrow. Only after everything is said and done does Celestia get her to stop fooling around and come back to life, revealing that Philomena has been screwing with them the entire time. After she's reborn from her ashes, Celestia makes her apologize.


Owloysius

A brown owl who befriends Twilight Sparkle and becomes her No. 2 Assistant. He keeps Twilight company when she has to stay up past Spike's bedtime.


Tank

In "May The Best Pet Win!", Rainbow Dash seeks out a pet to have for her own by holding a contest. While initially unimpressed by a hapless tortoise that Fluttershy insists Rainbow admit as a contestant, Rainbow Dash is won over when he's the only one to stop and help her during the final contest after her wing gets pinned under a huge boulder. As a result, she's inspired to declare the tortoise whom she names "Tank" as the winner and her new pet.

  • Action Pet: Doesn't seem like it, but when Rainbow was in danger, he lifts a boulder with his freakin' head.
  • Cool Shades: Gets a pair of them out of his shell in response to Rainbow Dash saying she wants a cool pet.
  • Determinator: Rainbow Dash is partly impressed by his never-give-up can-do attitude.
  • Empathy Pet: Tank's loyalty is the other part of what impresses Rainbow Dash (the Element of Loyalty).
  • Last Place Is For Winners: He may be the slowest in every competition but he is the most loyal to Rainbow Dash.
  • Magitek: His helicopter device gets its power from the glowing trinket between the propeller and the base.
  • Meaningful Name

 Rainbow Dash: You just can't stop that little guy. He's like a...like a...Tank!


Peewee

 Debut: "Dragon Quest"

A tiny phoenix chick that hatched at the end of the episode, well after its parents and siblings were driven away from their nest. Spike found it and almost smashed it on orders from the leader of a dragon gang, but decided to take it home with him and raise it.


Others

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