Gone are the days when humans held exclusive dominion over the internet. Today, they must share the limelight with a myriad of pets, ranging from cats and dogs to bunnies, foxes, tortoises, ducks, and even pigeons. The following notable pets boast online fan bases that many of us would envy.
While you’re likely familiar with immensely popular pets like Grumpy Cat, Nala the Cat, or Doug the Pug, I’ve curated a list of over 50 pets of moderate fame. While they may not command massive followings, they still surpass those of many humans.
100 Instagram-Famous Pets
The world of Instagram is home to some remarkably famous pets, captivating audiences with their adorable charm and photogenic appeal. These furry influencers have achieved levels of stardom that surpass expectations, winning hearts with their undeniable pet perfection.
Before delving into the list, it’s important to note that the order of famous pets is not based on their follower count. So, get ready to be pleasantly surprised by the celebrity status of these pets and the adoration of their loyal fans at every turn.
1. Loki the Wolf Dog
Competing with a lot of Instagram huskies, Loki is still in the spotlight. During a snowstorm, his dad brought him and introduced him to his new home. That’s how their journey of adventures began. Now, with 1.9 million followers on Instagram and Facebook, people grew to support and enjoy their adventures.
Follower count: 1.9M
2. Lil Bub
My God! Let’s focus on her cute expressions, there’s no wonder that she got 2.4 million followers on her Instagram. You’ll be amazed by knowing she is a perma-kitten, which implies that she will remain kitten-sized and have kitten-like features throughout her life.
No wonder she makes the cut for one of the most famous pets on Instagram!
Follower count: 2.4M
3. Buckley Walker Shaw
This picture clearly shows Buckley’s excitement about turning one. God has done a great job with Buckley! I mean just look at that heart-shaped nose. But what seems more attractive is his calm demeanor.
Follower count: 8.6k
4. Buckley the Labradood
Can you imagine that this little guy is obsessed with sunny days and he’s full of life? Even his mom considers Buckley as her biggest support when it comes to her hectic job shifts, as playing with him relieves all her stress.
Follower count: 1.3k
5. Buckley Walker Shaw
These expressions will never fail to get your attention for sure. Grumpy Cat was born on April 4th, 2012. Her beautiful frown has been making this world smile since then and won 2.5 million hearts.
Follower count: 2.5M
6. Carl the Samoyed
This puffball is irresistibly precious and is so fluffy. He seems like a part of a cloud sometimes, but he’s never afraid of getting himself dirty while playing with his friends. Mostly, Carl’s videos have interesting captions written by his mom, so you’ll always know what’s on his mind.
Follower count: 83.7k
7. Nala Cat: A Queen Amongst the Famous Pets
This cute kitten Nala was adopted from a shelter and was coping with breathing problems. But because of her owner’s constant effort and the right care, she has grown up big and healthy.
Now, the saddest part is her legs didn’t grow that much for some reason. But her brave eyes will let you know that she’ll never stop seeing the world’s beauty no matter what life throws at her. She truly deserves to be crowned as an Instagram queen out of all these famous pets.
Follower Count: 4.4M
8. Doug The Pug: The Most Heart-Melting Pug out of the Famous Pets
Doug the Pug is a famous dog who has earned a large social media following. He’s one of the most followed pugs online with over 3.8 million followers in total. His fans adore him for his stunning poses in those cute little outfits. It is very hard to meet a more heart-melting pug out of all the famous pets.
Follower Count: 3.8M
9. Jiff Pom
Jiffpom is a social media star with a huge number of followers on Tik-Tok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. This little guy has so many achievements that you won’t believe. He played incredible roles in projects like Katy Perry’s Dark Horse video. Also, Jiffpom has gained a Hollywood socialite status, as he has several red-carpet appearances.
Follower Count: 9.8M
10. Pumpkin The Raccoon
Pumpkin the Raccoon was adopted by a family after falling off a tree. Now, this girl is living a luxurious life with her new family and pals, Toffee and Oreo (2 rescue dogs). With a little bit of mischief and a lot of grace, Pumpkin is getting more popular day by day.
Follower Count: 1.2M
11. Yeti Kong
The story of this little creature began when his parents adopt Diddy. Then, after one year, they adopted the 2nd marmoset, Yeti for Diddy’s company. Now, both of them are inseparable and best pals.
Follower Count: 816k
12. Hamlet
She’s a famous pig on Instagram living in Nashville. Hamlet is popular for her unique & aesthetic fashion sense. She isn’t only a cute face, she’s a therapy pig. While getting immense love on Instagram, she enjoys the spoiled lifestyle that she truly deserves.
Follower Count: 334k
13. Ludwik
Would you believe that this little pig has been starved to death in a vet clinic? But still, this little one didn’t give up on life. He became an Insta celebrity from an ordinary abandoned pet in less than 1 year.
Follower Count: 238k
14. Lionel And Lilo The Hedgehogs
In 2015, Anna Mathias got her first hedgehog, Lionel. His real owners didn’t want him. Then, she bought the 2nd hedgehog, Lilo, in Asheville. She wanted to buy a dog, but now she feels it was a great choice to buy hedgehogs as she’s having fun with her pals.
Follower Count: 151k
15. Sam
Meet Sam! The cat with eyebrows and an innocent angelic face. I’m sure, he’ll never get caught even when he messed up just because of his cute innocent face.
Follower Count: 225k
16. Bertram The Pomeranian
He is an Instagram famous Pomeranian who has gained over 431K followers. He was adopted from a shelter in Oklahoma. Now, he’s gaining the attention and love of his audience by entertaining them via those interesting posts on Instagram.
Follower Count: 431k
17. Super Pringle
Pringle, a bearded dragon lives in Australia. He’s now 11 years old and reaching down to the retirement stage of his life. However, it didn’t affect his popularity because Pringle is a poser who loves to pose for his fans with or without outfits.
Follower Count: 14.6k
18. Norbert
Nobert is a therapy dog and this name was inspired by the dragon from the harry potter book series. Her owner, Julie trained him herself when he was one. Then, this smart puppy passed the tests to be a registered therapy dog.
Follower Count: 810k
19. Henry and Baloo
Henry is a mountain dog, formally called Buttercup. An adventurous family adopted him when he was only 3.5 months old. Then, they brought a kitten Baloo to join them. Now, Henry and Baloo are enjoying all the adventures with their parents and inspire many people to do the same.
Follower Count: 2.2M
20. Shota Tsukamoto
It’s quite hard to compete for popularity in a world fully dominated by dogs and cats. But this little hedgehog is giving them a tough time. Her journey of popularity began 3 years ago when her owner Shota Tsukamoto posted her first photo on Instagram.
Follower Count: 330k
21. Willamina
This adorable Yorkie’s name is Willamina. Her mom, Laura, is obsessed with her hair and makes different hairstyles like braids or ponytails. Willamina is getting viral for her posts as well as making other pets envious of her beauty.
Follower Count: 58.7k
22. Suki Cat
From the snowy mountains to greeny forest floors, hiking rocky trails to sailing over water, Suki enjoyed all these adventures! Well-known for her Instagram account, the popular cat travels the world with her owners.
Follower Count: 1.9M
23. Mocha
This good-looking boy is Mocha! He’s from Turkey and is popular on Instagram for his amazing posts. He has gained 23.3K followers via his fun reels. He was even dressed up as a human in his videos which was fun to watch.
Follower Count: 23.3k
24. Oliver the Teddy Bear
Some pet stars grow their fan followings gradually, however, others just snatch everybody’s hearts right away and Oliver is one of those. Though he’s only 2 years old, he has already gained 101K followers and this number just keeps on growing.
Follower Count: 101k
25. Maple Cat
In 2017, a family welcomed a cute little kitten, Maple. They started a casual Instagram account that became popular soon. As they posted the fourth photo to @maple.cat, it went viral within seconds on platforms like Reddit, FB, etc. It was incredible how Maple earned more than 5000 followers within a few days.
Follower Count: 623k
26. Charlotte
Charlotte, a little tortoise has become famous just like her owner, Pete Souza right after the 2016 presidential elections. However, she enjoys her life to the fullest, when she’s not posing on Instagram, she spends her time hiding in her box, taking sunbaths, or doing stuff like that.
Follower Count: 28.5k
27. Jack the Cockatiel
This adorable cockatiel has been shuddering his wings on Instagram for a couple of years now, just bringing smiles to the faces of his fans. The cockatiel, Jack is from Brazil and has ruled the platform to please his fans. Whether he’s posing with sunflowers or covered in popcorn, Jack won’t disappoint.
Follower Count: 74.1k
28. Tuna
Since tuna is a perfect example of the underdog, most people love him for his endearing behavior. His true followers appreciate his physical appearance and have fallen in love with his grace. They can even relate to his message; that real beauty lies inside.
Follower Count: 2M
29. Jeremy Veach
So peaceful, right? You can stare at this picture the whole day and won’t get tired. For almost 5 years, Jeremy and this boy, Norm have been capturing the charm of the Pacific Northwest as well as the hearts of 268K Instagram fans. Both of them are enjoying traveling as much as each other’s company.
Follower Count: 268k
30. Michael Scott
With a furry personality, Michael Scott, or Dunder Kitten, is rapidly acquiring followers all over the world. He had a major personality, and was socially inept; loving yet loud.
Follower Count: 13.8k
31. Popeye
Popeye is a soft, floppy-eared mate that obviously considers himself a foodie. He became a big Insta-celeb after being rescued from the streets. Now, he just sits at the table, enjoys his meal, and entertains people.
Follower Count: 399k
32. The World’s Cutest Adventures
Mr. Pokee is a Germany-based hedgehog, who has in excess of 700,000 fans on Instagram. He’s the new ‘petfluencer’ to making his owner proud by spreading smiles everywhere.
Follower Count: 1.8M
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33. Reagan Doodle
He’s an Australian labradoodle who likes to lick human faces, play, and model for the camera. He has a wavy downy, non-shedding coat. That’s thick and delicate like a stuffed toy and doesn’t tangle easily.
Follower Count: 485K
34. Lizzie & Ally
Here I present Lizzie and Ally, 2 besties living in Canada. Their owners took on Lizzie first and then concluded she wanted a mate, so Ally was adopted the next year. It’s quite evident from the picture that these 2 are inseparable now.
Follower Count: 440K
35. Waffles
Waffles is a Scottish boy. When he was a newborn, people abundant him due to his appearance. Later on, he was adopted by a loving family and he proved himself beautiful and special by gaining 882K fans on his Instagram.
Follower Count: 883K
36. Mr. Poof
Meet this cute little budgie who loves to talk like humans. Mr. Poof is one of the most handsome creatures on the planet who with his kind words, pieces of advice, and loving behavior has attracted thousands of followers on Instagram. Who believes this little soul can help a human tell the time by looking at the watch? This has been an amazing fact about Mr. Poof the talking budgie.
Follower Count: 62.4K
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37. Puddin
This precious girl never fails to melt your heart with her looks. Despite her severe eye infection, Pudding lost her eyes when she was only a few weeks old. But she’s now living a happy and healthy life with her owner. This little cuddle bug has won so many hearts and a huge fan following on Instagram.
Follower Count: 177K
38. Venus
Wow! What a beautiful face she is blessed with. Venus is a two-faced cat and a famous Tik Tok star. She enjoys life with her other four family members. Her unique and attractive face makes her stand out in the crowd.
Follower Count: 2.1M
39. Loulou & Coco
Two wonderful buddies Loulou & Coco are from the Netherlands. They have become the favorite mother and daughter duo of all time. They are the actual foodies who love to eat. These two girls have stolen many hearts with their calm behavior and disciplined lifestyle.
Follower Count: 398k
40. Melvin and Bianca
Let’s get introduced to the super cute and innocent-looking bunnies, Melvin and Bianca. They have grabbed the attention of thousands of followers on Instagram, who love to see them snuggling, playing, and having fun together. Melvin and Bianca are the most famous pet influencers in Sweden.
Follower Count: 185k
41. Louboutina
Loubie is a kind soul that is famous for giving hugs and spreading love. After turning 10 years old, this cutie pie had to go through medical surgery to cure her sickness. She is all fine now and living a graceful life with her dad.
Follower Count: 183k
42. Prissy and Pop
Mini piggies are the most handsome brothers on Instagram. Both boys have different interests and have different plans. One common interest they share is their farm friends that are the love of these two buddies.
Follower Count: 670k
43. Zesty Cresty
It’s undoubtedly a beautiful cockatiel on Instagram with 16.6K followers. This guy poses perfectly for his photos to get more and more followers. This attractive boy has a crest that is full of zest and the astonishing pink color makes him flaunt always.
Follower Count: 16.6k
44. Harley
Meet the gorgeous Harley. She loves to be the best friend, helper, and even a nurse for her mommy. This Dutch girl loves to take shower and entertain her thousands of followers. Her Instagram posts show how she enjoys her life to the fullest.
Follower Count: 137k
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45. Gotcha & Letty
O my goodness! What a beautiful creature it is. Gotcha is a super cute cockatoo. Have u ever seen someone praising himself? Just have a look at naughty Gotcha. This boy loves to talk about himself. He tells his mama that he is a good boy. The talking bird has a huge fan following on YouTube and Instagram.
Follower Count: 71.2k
46. Rhea
No one can stop liking such little tiny birdy, after looking at this adorable picture. Rhea was a naked bird who passed away in 2017 but is still an Instagram sensation. The overloaded cuteness and uniqueness got her 355K followers as Rhea proves that being different is beautiful.
Follower Count: 355k
47. Special needs bird rescue
This is a pet bird rescue service. All the birds with disabilities and plucking issues are treated here. Katie is the lady who runs this rescue. Helping birds with their recovery is her ultimate purpose. People trust her with their pets and that is why Katie has more than 63k followers on Instagram.
Follower Count: 63.7k
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48. Beaker
Beaker lives with mom and dad to enjoy a luxurious life. The beautiful blue parrot catches the eyes easily. The amazing photos of beaker and friend Ella who passed away in 2014 have almost 1.2k followers on Instagram.
Follower Count: 1.2k
49. Fish Zone Malawi
Just like the color of her skin, this little fishy can brighten up your day. She and her fellow fishes have been a great source of entertainment for 6.7K followers on Instagram.
Follower Count: 6.7k
50. Guus the Duck
A pet duck that is famous for its amazing outfits. This duck is being pampered so well by its owner. The fluffy duck has won many hearts on Instagram and has more than 14k followers. This little duck from Holland is giving the real pet goals.
Follower Count: 14.3k