E17 | Pets / Digital Pets

Before they became stars of memes and viral videos, there was a time when cats and dogs did nothing more than eat from bowls, chase balls, and curl up for long naps. Yes, the ‘90s were a pretty sweet time for our furry friends… until they were all suddenly replaced by keyrings boasting 16-pixel LCD screens in 1997.

This episode pays tribute to late 20th-century Animalia - from Sabrina's zesty feline with an attitude problem and Sam Neill’s prehistoric travel companion with a burger addiction to others that may or may not resemble Bill Clinton.

So PAWS what you’re doing, slip into your dandiest pantaloons, and cozy up by the fire with your two faithful companions, Tom and Tomek. Just don’t stroke their hair backwards. They hate that.