Instagram is one of the most popular social media channels. It’s a good way to connect and communicate or even build a community of people with the same interests. Many pet “pawrents” use Instagram as a place to share their love and showcase the cuteness of their fur babies and some even earned a fortune by doing so! They post cute photos and videos of their pets and some of these ‘pawty’ (pretty) dogs and cats became a worldwide sensation!

Here are the top 5 most beloved pets on Instagram based on their followers! (Data collected on 9 February 2022)

#5 @marutaro (2.5 million followers)

Maru is a Shiba-Inu dog living in Tokyo, Japan. He’s known for his kind and gentle attitude and his smiling face. Maru’s dad, Shinjiro Ono, got him from a pet shop after all the other puppies were sold, except for Maru. They became each other’s best friends. For being the last dog left in the shop, Maru’s doing pretty well for himself and his papa. Nowadays, Maru’s fame isn’t limited to only Japan but across the world! This super star Shiba-Inu now has his own store called “Gallery Marusan”, in Bunkyo City, Tokyo! 

#4 @realgrumpycat (2.5 million followers)

Tardar Sauce a.k.a. Grumpy Cat is the grumpiest cat on the Internet! She has underbite and dwarfism in felines that reflects in her distinctive face. For 7 years, Tardar created more than a thousand memes. Sadly, she passed away in her human mom’s arms in 2019. She’s made millions of people around the world happy by just looking at her pictures and she will always be our shining star.

#3 @itsdougthepug (3.8 million followers)

Doug The Pug is the most famous Pug on the Internet. He is the King of Pop Culture, due to many appearances with various celebrities including Justin Bieber, BTS, Billie Eilish, and many more! Doug features in Fall Out Boy music video “Irresistible” and Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish”. He’s the voice of “Monchi”, a character in the animated film that’s been nominated for the Academy Award in 2021, “The Mitchells vs. the Machines.”.

#2 @nala_cat (4.3 million followers)

Nala is a Siamese-tabby mix. She was adopted from the shelter when she was 5-6 months old. She holds the Guinness World Record title of the “most Instagram followers for a cat”. Nala’s Mom, Pookie, started it all in 2012 when she adopted Nala and wanted to share her cuteness and charms with her friends and family in Thailand. It turns out that she gained more and more followers along the way and became the top feline on Instagram!

And the pet that has the most Instagram followers is…!

#1 @jiffpom (9.8 million followers)

Jiff Pom is a small Pomeranian. He’s an animal that has the most Instagram followers on Earth! Known not only for his cuteness but also for his talent! JiffPom achieved two new world records in the Guinness book in 2015 as the Fastest 10 meters on hind legs (6.56 seconds) and the Fastest 5 meters on front paws (7.76 seconds). And if you are a KatyCat (Katy Perry’s fanbase), you might have seen this little guy in her music video “Dark Horse” in 2013! Fast and cute! He’s the whole package!

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