Behold the Most Adorable Animal Influencers on Social Media- TEST ARTICLE
By sfmagazineSocial media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter, have empowered every single one of us with a voice, but much more amazing is the fact that this digital space is now being invaded by animal influencers. Yes, you heard that right!
Pets from all walks of life are taking over the influencer space to share their inspirations and experiences with traveling, food blogging, fashion, fitness, and a great deal more. And mind you, the crown of being an animal or pet influencer is not just limited to cats or dogs, but in fact, this category has evolved to embrace pigs, hedgehogs, cows, horses, and even scaly reptiles.
Despite their inability to communicate let alone type, these animal influencers have witnessed mind-blowing success with powerful engagement rates and massive fan following. They not only flood our feeds with intensely adorable photo sessions and inspiration, but they have also emerged as a major force in the corporate realm with their partnerships with leading global and local brands.
Needless to say, animal influencers are giving human bloggers and influencers a run for their money, as they have taken over the influencer space to infect us with their adorableness. These pets not only share their fun and entertaining experiences, but many of them also volunteer as therapy pets and advocate for the rights of animals.
In this article, we will walk you through some of the most amazing animal influencers that you must check out right away.
Let’s take a look:
1. Jill the Squirrel
Hello to the most adorable squirrel in the world! The six-year-old Jill was rescued by a human family and has turned into a massive social media sensation. She rose to fame in a feature video with The Dodo, shared on their Facebook page, which won more than 79 million views and 1,466,994 shares.
Jill is now an influencer with a powerful fan following of more than 600,000. This glamorous squirrel also has her own sponsored deals with Tribe Socks, Squawk Box, and Popyourpup amongst others. Her Instagram feed will certainly have your heart cheering with delight!
2. Jiff Pom
Jiff Pom is, without doubt, the most popular animal influencer on Instagram, and this sensational Pomeranian has a powerful presence on all social media platforms. Instagram is probably Jiff’s most active social feed, and with more than 28 million followers, this brown Pomeranian has achieved unparalleled success and fame.
Aside from a prestigious book deal and a calendar dedicated entirely to his adorable personality, Jiff also runs an online store. His Instagram feed will allow you to enjoy his creative handstands and some amazing clicks with his popular buddies. He also creates content for popular brands, including Nature’s Recipe and Target.
3. Manny
In a world full of dog-influencers feeding us sponsored content, Manny stands out with his remarkably impressive philanthropic endeavors. A popular charity worker and promoter of equal animal rights, Manny supports several animal-rescue organizations and actively encourages all his followers to care about animals and protect their rights.
Aside from his inspiring efforts to make the world a better place for animals, Manny also shares the quirkiest of photoshoots and adorable pictures of cuddling with his little brother.
4. Bub
Better known as the “one of a kind magical space cat”, Bub is an enigma with her wide-eyed adorableness and her inspiring life. You see, Bub came into this world riddled with a wide range of complicated health issues and genetic abnormalities. Bub has extra toes, lack of teeth, dwarfism, and osteopetrosis, and her genetic abnormalities force her to continue looking like a kitten.
Even though Bub will never be able to enjoy the life and agility of a grown-up cat, her story is inspiring and encouraging. She has overcome her physical challenges with her powerful positivity, and her sweet face lighting up your feed is just the inspiration you need to kick start your day with newfound energy.
5. Rudy the Parrot
Known for his witty humor and enamoring singing skills, Rudy the Parrot is quite the sensation on Twitter. People adore him for his amazingly worded tweets, and he also shares incredible glimpses of his extraordinary dancing talent. Rudy is a very opinionated parrot, and he is always sharing news about birds and their treatment across the world with words of advice and conviction.
6. Dean
This Basset Hound looks straight out of an animation movie with his dramatic theatrics and unbelievable talent for striking elaborate poses. Dean has risen to fame with his adorable floppy ears and his incredible crowd-pleasing content.
Food is constantly on Dean’s mind, and one visit to his profile will introduce you to a dog who enjoys a diversity of interests and hobbies. From doing late-night tarot card readings, to photoshoots in pumpkin fields and slurping on freshly cut fruit. Dean also enjoys lazing in the pool and busting yoga moves with his loving humans.
7. Doug
The world’s most popular pug, Doug is an ace content creator and one of the most incredible dog influencers to follow for endless entertainment. With a dynamic Instagram following of more than 3.5 million followers, Doug is a talented actor, model, and he spends a great deal of time chilling in the company of his famous YouTuber buddies. He is also a YouTube sensation himself, with a following of 200,000 subscribers who adore his home spoof videos.
His home spoof videos depict him as the most talented pug on social media, and if you’re interested in buying Doug’s wonderful merchandise, feel free to check out his store on Etsy. What’s more, Doug is also a proud recipient of the Shorty Award for “Instagrammer of the Year”. This popular animal influencer recently collaborated with Claire’s and Mercedes-Benz.
8. Pumpkin the Raccoon
Pumpkin, indeed, the most impressively talented Raccoon on Planet Earth, was rescued by a family of doting humans in the Bahamas when she was a child. Surrounded by the love of her human parents, she grew to enjoy and embrace her new domestic lifestyle and forged a powerful bond with her dog siblings. Her Instagram account has the most adorable feed of her lying on the couch, snacking in the kitchen, and of course, cuddling up with her canine siblings.
9. Bronx Zoo’s Cobra
An exotic Egyptian Cobra, who resides in the Bronx Zoo, rose to fame on his sensational break from the zoo. Even though he safely returned to his home in the zoo, this exotic snake continues to engage a large audience of followers who enjoy his witty political comments, and his stance on pretty much everything, from animal news across the world to scientific breakthroughs and politics.
10. Willamina, the Yorkie
An insanely cute Yorkshire terrier, Willie rose to fame with his spaghetti-like hair and his infectiously adorable existence. With a fan base of 62.7 million followers on Instagram, Willie’s profile exudes a powerful sense of aesthetics and appealing color palettes. We cannot help but feel our hearts melt at the sight of Willie in geeky eyeglasses, cozying up with a good read in his bed.
We absolutely love watching the videos of his luxurious waking up rituals, and those vibrantly colorful dresses his human makes him wear are certainly a sight for sore eyes. One glimpse through Willie’s feed is the perfect recipe to fix up a bad mood and welcome a ray of positivity into your life!
11. Juniper the Fox
Behold the most adorable fox in the world, Juniper is an absolutely fabulous pet, and in case you are wondering, she is completely docile and loves her owner. Juniper basks in the glory of her Instagram fan following alongside her brother Fig, and her feed allows you to enjoy hilarious escapades of Juniper teasing and scaring Fig. She is extremely possessive about her doting human and shares an incredible love for ear rubs and marshmallows.
12. Bodhi, the Menswear Dog
Indeed, the most fashion-savvy and glamorous dog known to humankind; Bodhi is an enigma in the world of fashion. He runs a powerful Instagram account of more than 360,000 followers, and he has made a powerful name for him like a dog fashion influencer. You can rely on Bodhi to provide you the latest scoop on fashion trends for humans, dogs, and human-dog pairs.
This gorgeous Shiba Inu is amazingly fashion savvy, and he has been featured by some of the most prestigious magazines, including The New York Times, GQ, and Time Magazine. This dog fashion influencer even introduced his very own clothing line, known as the FW18 Mensweardog.
13. Hamlet the Pig
This adorable little pig from Nashville, Tennessee, is just the inspiration you seek to start a wonderful morning, filled with his adorableness. Hamlet has big dreams and the will to make these dreams come true.
With a powerful Instagram following of 345,000, Hamlet the Pig is nothing short of an iconic amongst animal influencers. He even works as a therapy pig aside from his illustrious career as a verified influencer. What’s more, he also runs his own Etsy shop that tempts shopaholics with its amazing offerings.
14. Diddy and Yeti Kong
Diddy and Yeti Kong are indeed the most hilarious and lovable monkey duo in the world, and their entertaining content is winning hearts across the world. Diddy, a Common Marmoset, is the older brother, and his parents recently adopted his younger sibling, Yeti, a Hybrid Marmoset.
The duo is insanely adorable, and their feed never ceases to leave us impressed and overjoyed with their adorable theatrics and infectiously cute poses. Needless to say, bath time photo shoots are our favorite!
15. Teddy, the Shetland pony
Three-year-old Teddy is an adorable and impressive Shetland pony, and his incredible hobbies leave us unbelievably impressed with his amazing talents. Aside from devoting his services to helping others as a therapy pony, Teddy spends a sizable amount of time swimming.
He also has an illustrious modeling career and a flourishing Instagram profile with more than 100,000 followers. His posts are amazingly funny and adorable, and his clever content strategies have won him some impressively illustrious sponsorships. Teddy the Shetland pony has the honor of collaborating with Puffin Books UK and Amazon, amongst other giants.
16. Tito, the Raccoon
In the world of famous Raccoon influencers, Tito might be a beginner with more than 55,000 Instagram followers, but he is certainly enjoying a swift ride towards fame and glory. This intensely adorable raccoon influencer was rescued by a doting human family, and his entertaining YouTube content has garnered more than 70,000 followers on YouTube.
Despite being a micro-influencer, Tito has already garnered multiple deals from prestigious brands as his decent personality and clever content has made him immensely popular. Aside from his illustrious career as a budding animal influencer, Tito harbors a great passion for painting, hiking through nature trails, and swimming.
17. Lionel, the Hog
An insanely adorable Hedgehog, Lionel has garnered immense fame for his self-portraits and incredible taste in interior décor. This little hog hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and with an ever-growing fan base of 134,000 Instagram followers, he has emerged as an immensely popular sensation.
Lionel enjoys a prestigious position at the Wayfair’s Pet Squad, owing to his illustrious social media presence. His feed allows you to feast your eyes on adorable self-portraits and vibrantly colorful and tasteful backgrounds. He also shares lovely images form his neighborhood, allowing to enjoy some rare glimpses of living in Charleston. He is also a long-term ambassador for the pet line of Home Goods Company.
18. Nala
An adorable blend of Tabby and Siamese, Nala is truly a one of her kind, and her cattitude is utterly and insanely infectious. She landed a Guinness World Record for her impressive 3.7 million followers on Instagram, and her feed allows you to enjoy some amazingly playful shots, alongside adorable close-ups of wide-eye cuteness.
Nala is a proud member of the Wayfair Pet Squad, and she also serves as the brand ambassador for CbdMD and Halopets. The driving force behind her fame has been the authenticity of her content, as she is one of the first cat influencers to provide creative content with consistency and using an animal’s voice. Originality and authenticity are indeed Nala’s strong suites.
19. Mikey
Mikey, an amazingly hilarious German shepherd who rose to fame for his unbeatable wit, has definitely won over our hearts with his impressive sarcasm. From political events to mirth-inducing memes, there is not a single second of boredom on Mikey’s twitter feed. Hailing from Vancouver, this witty German shepherd enjoys a warm relationship with his owner, whom he lovingly describes as “the ignorant biped”.
20. Popeye
A rescue mutt who found a devoted family of loving humans, Popeye is a fabulous food blogger in LA, and his dynamic fan base consists of more than 325,000 Instagram followers. Always seen sporting a friendly smile or wagging his tongue, Popeye is famous for his thorough and detailed food reviews. He is always hanging out and about LA, feasting at pet-friendly cafes and restaurants.
We adore feasting our eyes on the delicious food and scrumptious platters that he devours day after day. Popeye, a verified food blogger, has also produced content for the movie Alpha, and he collaborates with high-end brands, including Fiat and Pup-Peroni, amongst others.
21. Mr. Pokee
One of the most impressive hedgehog influencers, Mr. Pokee enjoys a dynamic fan base of over 1.6 million Instagram followers, and a glimpse through his feed is bound to infect you with the wanderlust bug. Accompanied by his best buddy-cat, Audree, Pokee is an avid adventurer and his Instagram account will help you vicariously travel to some of the most spectacular locations in the world.
We cannot help but fall head over heels with the aesthetics and imagery on this hog influencer’s profile. It is amazing that he traveled so extensively, from the Eifel Tower in Paris to stunning nature walks, hiking trails and mountainside journeys. Mr. Pokee is the best animal influencer and travel expert, and he will brim you inspiration for your next travel destination.
22. Mr. Bagel, the Chinchilla
With more than 107,000 followers on Instagram, Mr. Bagel has certainly achieved a powerful surge of fame and success in a short amount of time. Make no mistake, Mr. Bagel’s success is not just accredited to his adorably fluffy body and his infectious cuteness, but in fact, it is the creativity infused into his content and photoshoots.
We absolutely adore his miniature props, tiny bicycles, and cute party hats, while his miniature furniture and micro shopping carts are borderline charming. This chinchilla has the amazing ability to making anything and everything looks utterly and insanely delightful. His poses are quite on-point, and he can teach us a great deal about using photo props to their best advantage.
Aside from his illustrious modeling and Instagramming career, Mr. Bagel is also a dedicated advocate against the fur industry and animal testing. Mr. Bagel is also a proud partner of The Body Shop’s ongoing campaign, “Forever against Animal Testing” to ban testing cosmetic products on animals across the world by 2020. This chinchilla is definitely making a difference with his content and creativity!
23. Venus, the Two-Face Cat
Venus is another inspiration for all those who believe that being unusual and different is a cause for being ashamed. Venus’ half black and half orange face split, right from the center of her face, may have the cause for her initial fame and popularity, but over the years, she has built herself a dynamic fan following with her entertaining and engaging content.
Venus is loved across the world for her unusual appearance, providing comfort to all those who struggle against social dilemmas and standards of beauty. This popular feline brims up her feed with the most charming close-ups and portraits. We have certainly picked up a few tricks from her, especially the dramatic face-title and eye-gaze.
24. Boris, the Chameleon
Boris is undoubtedly one of the most famous reptile influencers on Instagram, and with more than 66,000 followers who adore his content, this reptile has won hearts in a short amount of time. Boris has a vibrant and playful personality, and we adore the photoshoots of him playing with his loving mom, Emily.
His climbing escapades in colorful socks certainly win the bid for our favorite clicks on his feed. Boris deeply cares about his friends, and he allows them to join in the Insta party with the hashtag, #FriendsOfBorisTheChameleon.
25. Wally & Suki
If you are already passionately in love with adorably fluffy rabbits, Wally & Suki has much to offer you in terms of your daily dose of infectious adorableness. Maintained by devoted human mommy, Holly, this Instagram profile will take you on an exciting and unending adventure that is the life of her gorgeously fluffy English Angora Rabbits.
You get to enjoy the amazing life and times of three precious rabbits, Suki, Wally, and Otis. Their feed typically consists of insanely cute shots of the rabbits stretching, hiding behind the bushes, playing in the garden, or feasting on carrots. Sometimes, these rabbits decide to dress up for a fun little photoshoot, but other than that, their content is fairly original, unfiltered, and unedited, which makes it surprisingly refreshing!
26. Bunnyloulu
Want to check out three cutesy bunnies enjoying their life to the fullest? Head over to Bunnyloulou and see the routine shenanigans of these fluffy rabbits.
27. Ethel the Tortoise
Ethel is a Sulcata tortoise who sure knows how to dress some. For those of you who are in a dire need of fashion sense, follow her on Instagram.
28. Yōji Miyagi and Viktor
The minimalist dogs stick to the monochromatic theme and their Instagram account is goals! From white hoodies and grey pillows to sandy beaches and earthly gardens, check their account for austere inspiration.
29. Buckley, the Cow
With over 1.5 million followers on Instagram, Buckley, the Scottish Highland cow enjoys an amazingly fulfilling and quaint countryside lifestyle in Northern California. Living the simple life alongside her loving family of humans and cattle, Buckley is known for her adorable captures with her mother, horses, and other animals on the farm.
This cattle influence has made its place in the race with refreshingly authentic and original content that never fails to warm the heart. Buckley’s account also brings to limelight Wally, his adorable pig-friend, and Ralphy, a miniature Nubian goat. If you’re looking for endless inspiration on countryside living, this is the perfect account to follow.
30. Sullivan
A lovable Shih Tzu, Sullivan was rescued by a loving human family who adores animals and pets, and today, he is enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Venice. An active advocate for animal rights and pet-friendly strategies, Sullivan is always sharing amazing articles and advice on cats, dogs, and all kinds of other pets. His human family has created an amazing online platform, Cuteness.com, where you can visit an endless range of amazing pets.