Did herakles have a pet

Yes, Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) had a pet dog named Laelaps. Laelaps was a magical dog known for its incredible speed and was said to always catch its prey. In some myths, Laelaps was associated with the story of the Teumessian Fox, a creature that could never be caught, highlighting the themes of fate and inevitability in Heracles' adventures.