There’s a new celebrity in town, and this one has four legs and fur (or not). Pets have been steadily gaining in popularity over the past few years, to the point where they are now bona fide celebrities. Just take a look at some of these furry or feathered stars and you’ll see what we mean.
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Jill the Squirrel, Hurricane Isaac survivor, Now Lives the High Life as a Parkour Expert
She’s a Hurricane Isaac survivor and about as adorable as they come, Jill the Squirrel is one Instagram account you should be following (@this_girl_is_a_squirrel). She fell out of her nest during the 2012 hurricane in Louisiana, and was rescued for a ‘temporary’ stay inside of her current owners home. Jill quickly captured the hearts of her future furever family and now lives the high life as a kept squirrel-lady.
Coby the Cat with Piercing Blue Eyes, over 1 Million Followers, and Sponsorship Deals
Coby the Cat joined Instagram in June, 2015, already has over a million followers and is prettier than you. Rebecca Schefkind originally started his social media as a joke but after 150k followers, offers for sponsored posts and free cat food – she began to take it more seriously. Credit: @cobythecat IG Coby is a British Shorthair with piercing blue eyes, perfectly winged cat eyeliner and a fluffy white coat.
Conchita, a Chihuahua Dubbed The Queen of Miami, Inherits a $12.4 Million Fortune
The queen of Miami, Conchita, has a $3 million trust fund and an $8.4 million mansion. She’s fab as f**k, wears a Tiffany diamond studded collar and rolls around in a gold Escalade. She’s a 1lb Chihuahua with the attitude of a spoiled socialite.
Can haz art? Check Out Hunter The Painting Shiba Inu @shiba.art.online
This is Hunter @shiba.art.online, a black and tan shiba inu with a passion for painting. While we’ve nicknamed him Vincent van Doge, judging by his abstract expressionist style, he’s more of a Jackson Pollock with extra hair. Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Credit: @shiba.art.online IG Living in Alberta, Canada, his humans Kenny and Denise make sure Hunter always gets exercise, either physically or creatively.
Samson the Golden Doodle is Brooklyn’s Finest and an East Coast Sensation
In this week’s Popular Pets, we take a look at none other than Brooklyn’s finest, Samson the Golden Doodle. This young pup is the hottest thing to hit New York since July 2016’s heatwave. He’s a handsome, curly headed poodle mix who loves vacations and Yappyhour with his doggie pals.
Leanne Lauricella: From Successful New York City Event Planner to Creating Goats of Anarchy
Sometimes following your dreams leads you to a goat farm in New Jersey. For Leanne Lauricella leaving a successful career as a New York City event planner to become a goat farmer was the key to a fulfilled life. She traded in stilettos for gumboots and is happier than she’s ever been.
Smoothie the Cat Titled the Prettiest Cat on the Internet is a Real Life ‘Puss n Boots’
The title of prettiest pussy on the internet is awarded to Smoothie the Cat. The British Longhair has bright green peepers and a purrfectly groomed lion-like mane. Her owner, Arvid van Boeker, is from the Netherlands and looooves taking pics of his prized kittycat.
Stylish Pupper Couple, Sebastian Loves Luna had the Cutest Engagement Photo Shoot of All-time
Luna, a pomeranian, and Sebastian, a French bulldog are the definition of #relationshipgoals @sebastianlovesluna. Engaged since June 2016, they’re both three years old and live together in Washington, D.C. They share an Instagram account with over 70,000 followers, where you can check out their stylish outfits, fun cosplay and the cute dates they go on.
Zappa the Cat is the Furry Hypebeast You Need to Follow
Yeah there are a ton of Hypebeasts on Instagram to follow, but few are quite as cute or furry as Zappa the Cat. Just over two years old and hailing from the fashion-forward city of Rotterdam, she’s pushing almost 40,000 followers thanks to her slick style. Always looking good in her all-white coat, it also doubles as a perfect canvas for her wardrobe stacked with the hottest streetwear brands out there.
Top 5 Pitbull Rescues from the K9 Unit
Pitties have a bad rap, it’s no secret. Despite the misguided notion that they’re a dangerous breed the States has seen a recent surge in training and hiring pit bulls and other mixed-breed mutts from shelters for K9 Units, resulting in a diverse staff of motivated rescues. Credit: @aspca IG In recent years, pit bulls have been abused as fighting dogs and stereotyped as aggressive animals.