Artist Explores Humorous Tale Of Human Girl Adopted As Alien Pet (20 New Illustrations)

Me, The Family Pet? is an ongoing webcomic series by Jejo S. that follows a girl named Sally, who is abducted and adopted by the Gwanians—an alien race that keeps humans as pets. While living on planet Gwan, Sally and her adoptive alien family embark on various adventures, and surprisingly, she enjoys her time there.

In this latest edition, Sally leaves Gwan after learning that a long-lost family member is searching for her back on Earth. Having grown up in an orphanage, she never knew she had any remaining family, making this discovery life-changing. Determined to reconnect with them, she decides to return home.

The series combines sharp humor, emotional moments, and a creative premise where aliens keep humans as pets. Sally’s sarcastic humor adds to the fun, making the comic enjoyable even for those not following the full storyline—you’re sure to get a good laugh!

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Jennifer (Jejo) Sleeper is the creator of the webcomic Me, The Family Pet?, which has gained popularity on Instagram and gone viral with animated shorts on TikTok and YouTube. She is also the co-author and illustrator of the children’s book The Upside Down House and Other Poems. With nearly 14 years in the animation industry, Jejo spent seven years at Disney Animation and another seven at Sony Animation. Her credits include Frozen, Zootopia, Frozen 2, Moana, Big Hero 6, Wreck-It Ralph, Mitchells vs. The Machines, and all three Spider-Verse films—including Beyond the Spider-Verse, currently in production.

Alongside her creative work, Jejo oversees production finance for Sony Animation’s Netflix television slate, offering her a unique perspective on storytelling from both artistic and business viewpoints. Her passion for animation and storytelling is what makes Me, The Family Pet? such a personal project for her. The series blends humor, heart, and a hint of sci-fi to explore themes of family, identity, and belonging.

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We asked Jennifer to share what a typical day is like when she’s working on a new comic.

Jennifer shared, “It takes me about ten minutes to draw a comic—and around five hours to perfect every panel. Writing isn’t just about delivering the joke; it’s about making each line flow, every beat hit just right, and every moment feel perfect. I spend a lot of time agonizing over the phrasing, rhythm, and pacing because the dialogue is just as crucial as the artwork in bringing the characters to life.

Once I’m happy with the draft, I send it over to Daniel Blake, my incredibly talented comic clean-up artist, who inks and polishes it. Dan has an amazing eye for detail, and I’m so fortunate to work with him—he makes sure every panel looks sharp and expressive. After that, it’s time for the readers—and I always hold my breath, hoping they laugh (or cry) in all the right places!”