Sometimes social media can be overwhelming with the immense amount of pressure it puts on society. Instagram influencers fill our feeds with selfies, food pictures, outfit of the day’s and so much more, but did you know that influencers aren’t all human? We call them pupfluencers. Pupfluencers are the new big thing and have blessed all our feeds with adorable pictures during times of stress. If you’re in need of a refresher and need something to make you smile, then here are a few pupfluencers that you absolutely need to be following!
1. @itsdougthepug
Doug the Pug, the king of pop culture, is a seven year old pug who lives with his owner, Leslie Mosier, in Nashville, Tennessee. He has 3.6 million Instagram followers and is known for his relatable photos and quirky captions. Doug has met and taken photos with celebrities like Shane Dawson, KJ Apa, Troye Sivan, John Stamos, and so much more! How can you not love Doug the Pug?
2. @realgrumpycat
Tardar Sauce, also known as Grumpy Cat, is a six-year-old Ragdoll/Snowshoe mix cat form Phoenix, Arizona. Tartar Sauce has feline dwarfism which causes her face to look grumpy all the time. She became an internet meme in 2012 and has gained fame and popularity ever since! With her striking blue eyes and unique look, Grumpy Cat has accumulated 2.4 million followers on Instagram.
3. @loki
Loki is a six-year-old Wolfdog living his best life in Colorado. You can find him exploring the outdoors and striking a pose with his owners, Ally Coucke and Kelly Lund. Loki’s photos are filled with beautiful photography and sceneries from his many adventures! His Instagram page will make you want to start an adventure of your own.
4. @juniperfoxx
Juniper is the happiest rescue fox the world has ever seen! Juniper’s instagram is filled with aesthetically pleasing and adorable photos of her smiling at the camera, cuddling with her eight-year-old Australian Shepherd “boyfriend,” Moose or videos of her being sassy. Juniper shares her instagram with her brother, Fig, who like Juniper, is so photogenic! Can you be jealous of a fox? Because I sure am!
5. @mr.pokee
Mr. Pokee is the world’s cutest adventurer. He’s an adorable 3-year-old little hedgehog from Wiesbaden, Germany who lives with his owner, Litha. Mr. Pokee’s instagram feed consists of photos of him striking a pose in the hands of Litha. They are traveling around the world, taking breathtaking photos of their travels. After scrolling through Mr. Pokee’s instagram page, you’re guaranteed to want a hedgehog or two!
6. @marniethedog
Marnie the Dog is a 17-year-old rescue Shih Tzu who lives with her owner Shirley Braha. You can find Marnie strutting her stuff on Instagram doing her daily activities such as posing in fashionable outfits, laying down in a field of flowers, or even posing with celebrities like Chance the Rapper and Demi Lovato. Marnie is known for her long tongue and head tilt which makes her such a unique little dog. This is Marnie’s world, and we’re just living in it!
7. @duhitsfiona
Fiona is a one-year-old British Shorthair known for being Doug the Pug’s little sister from another mister. Her insta contains photos of Fiona showing off her beautiful green eyes and hanging out with Doug. Her instagram captions are so witty and quirky, much like her brother Doug.
8. @tunameltsmyheart
Tuna is an 8-year-old Chiweenie known for his exaggerated overbite and wrinkly neck. He was rescued in 2010 by his owner Courtney Dasher. Tuna gained fame through a photo shared on Courtney’s instagram in 2012. He is an advocate for embracing natural beauty and likes to spread positive messages through instagram photos. Tuna loves the camera and that could be seen through his comedic photos of himself dressed in costumes and posing up close and personal.
9. @marutaro
Maru is a Shiba Inu living in Japan and according to his Instagram photos, he loves to smile! You can find him in front of the camera napping, smiling, or playing with his owner, Shinjiro Ono. His smile is so contagious, you’ll find yourself stalking his page all day!
10. @zoeys.lifee
This is my dog, Zoey! I had to do a shameless self promo #sorrynotsorry. Zoey is an 11-year-old Maltipoo who lives with my mom and I in Sussex County, New Jersey. She loves treats, taking long naps, and playing fetch! Zoey is a friendly dog who loves meeting new people. Although she’s friendly, Zoey can be incredibly sneaky and likes to steal my socks and slippers *sigh*. Make sure to show Zoey some love on Instagram and give her a follow to see more adorable photos like the one above!