The adored pets of photography enthusiasts from around the world have become the undisputed stars of Instagram. These favourites (in no particular order!) are sure to make you smile.
1. Digby and Alo
278,604 followers
Hail from: Wellington, New Zealand
http://instagram.com/digbyvanwinkle
Digby and Aloysius Van Winkle are two very patient little Griffons. Between them they have endured more costume changes than most fashion models in an entire career.
2. Biddy
481,741 followers
Hails from: Fairview, US
http://instagram.com/biddythehedgehog
This palm-sized African Pygmy hedgehog loves to travel. His Instagram feed is filled with beautiful vistas, taken during his adventures across America.
3. Lil Bub
478,490 followers
Hails from: Bloomington, US
http://instagram.com/iamlilbub
Lil Bub’s bizarre facial expression might be the result of genetic abnormalities, but it has worked out well for her. Adopted as a feral cat, Lil Bub has gone on to worldwide fame, raised over $100,000 USD for animal causes and even has her own stuffed toy incarnation.
4. Pierre Brando
25,236 followers
Hails from: Perth, Australia
http://instagram.com/pierrebrando
Although he might look a little glum, Pierre Brando is one content pup. This French Bulldog likes nothing more than to take long walks along the beach with his loving owners before curling up on the sofa.
5. Mr Bagel the Chinchilla
66,222 followers
Hails from: San Francisco, US
http://instagram.com/chinnybuddy
It is likely that many people had never encountered a chinchilla before stumbling upon Mr Bagel. This endangered South American rodent is quite the activist, using his fame to protest against the use of fur in clothing and promote animal adoption.
6. Nala the cat
1,330,672 followers
Hails from: Los Angeles, US
http://instagram.com/nala_cat
This Siamese-Tabby cross has enough followers to populate a small country. Nala is currently starring in a Friskies video with fellow celebrity cats that promises to donate a million tins of food to shelters if they reach a million views.
7. Eddy and Rambo
561,153 followers
Hail from: Vancouver, Canada
http://instagram.com/bunnymama
This floppy-eared pair has the run of the house. Along with new additions Marbles and Olives, these adopted bunnies feature on a line of T-shirts raising funds for animal shelters.
8. Momo the dog
233,888 followers
Hails from: Sudbury, Ontario
http://instagram.com/andrewknapp
Momo is a wonderful muse for his owner, professional photographer Andrew Knapp. This Border Collie also excels at hide and seek, and now has his own coffee table book Find Momo.
9. Jamon the pig
58,562 followers
Hails from: Sao Paulo, Brazil
http://instagram.com/Jamonthepig
Jamon, whose name means bacon in Spanish, is a well-housetrained miniature pig. Jamon and his new companion Nero love soaking up the sun together on the balcony.
10. Snoopy the cat
266,381 followers
Hails from: Chengdu, China
http://instagram.com/snoopybabe
This exotic shorthair has a cult following in his home country. His huge eyes and compact face have earned him the nickname of ‘the cutest cat on the internet’.
