On World Animal Day, here are 10 Instagram accounts every animal lover should follow.
Darcy, the Flying Hedgehog (@darcytheflyinghedgehog)
Darcy the Flying Hedgehog looks far too prickly to any of ys, but the cuteness of his account makes up for it. No larger than the size of a palm, Darcy’s little round body is just too cute to ignore. She has over 4 lakh followers.
Yogurt, the Pirate Dog (@yogurt_thepirate)
Yogurt the Pirate Dog proves that animals don’t need two eyes or control of their tongue muscles to be cute. The one-eyed Chihuahua puppy is an absolute hit on Instagram with his pirate costumes and silly expression.
Hamilton, the Hipster Cat (@hamilton_the_hipster_cat)
He’s cooler than you and sports the perfect moustache without any effort whatsoever.
Hamilton is a rescue kitty and has over 2.1 lakh Instagram followers. He’s even done a music video for Friskies, a cat food brand.
Booboo, the Guinea Pig (@boobooandfriends)
Booboo, an adorable guinea pig, is the muse of a photographer who goes by the nickname Lieveheerbeestje. Little Booboo wears hipster glasses, bathes in pink tubs, poses with cute fluffy rabbit ears and wears ribbons in his hair. Booboo weighs about 1 kg, is about two years old and loves to spend her days eating, sleeping and posing for the camera.
Rylai, the Fox (@rylaithefox)
Rylai, a 5-week-old domesticated red fox is an Instagram favourite with her striking white fur and bright pink nose. She comes from generations of pet lines and would not be able to survive in the wild, according to her anonymous owner.
Unlikely friends (@douglovescharlie)
The love between Doug the Cat and Charlie the Golden Retriver knows no bounds. These two gingers know there’s nothing quite like a nap with an extra cuddle-worthy friend.
Bodhi, the stylish dog (@mensweardog)
Five-year-old Bodhi is a Shiba Inu who lives in New York City and pulls in up to $15,000 a month from modelling gigs. The dapper dog with a talent for wearing designer clothing has garnered more than 1.5 lakh Instagram followers and landed contracts with brands like Coach and Brooks Brothers. He probably dresses better than 99% of the men in your life.
Jack, the blind dog (@blinddogjacksfamily)
Jack is blind and has survived cancer but that doesn’t stop Jack from being the happiest little dog on the planet. You’ll love following him on Instagram.
Choupette, the cat (@choupettesdiary)
It’s Choupette’s world and we’re all just living in it. The account chronicles a day in the life of Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, which includes private jet rides and endless platters of shrimp.
Richard, the cat (@Richard_Kitty)
Richard the cat has heterochromia as well, this time with one orange and one blue eye. Warning: if you stare at his face too long, you may begin to question reality because Richard’s eyes almost seen unreal.