1. My Pet Lion, Juliana Hatfield. Not really about a pet lion. More allegorical, about inner youthful rage and desire.
2. My Pet Sally, Blink 182. “A long and skinny friend” who happens to be a salamander.
3. Puff the Magic Dragon, Peter Paul & Mary. Imaginary pets count.
4. The Dog Song, Nellie McKay. “Well, just go right to the pound/And find yourself a hound.”
5. The Monkees, I’m Gonna Buy Me a Dog. Micky Dolenz is an immensely appealing vocalist, even when he’d goaded into missing his cues by Davy Jones.