Move over, Kardashians—these pets have mastered the art of viral fame. From Instagram-famous cats to TikTok-savvy parrots, these animals aren’t just cute—they’re full-blown celebrities with endorsement deals and fan armies.
1. Grumpy Cat (RIP, Legend)
The OG animal influencer, Grumpy Cat’s permanent frown launched a thousand memes—and a multi-million dollar empire. At her peak, she had more followers than most indie bands. Her scowling face graced merchandise, TV shows, and even a Lifetime movie. Though she passed in 2019, her legacy lives on—proving that resting bitch face is a universal language. According to Viralyft, Grumpy Cat’s unique expression made her one of the most iconic pet influencers of all time.
2. Jiffpom – The Fluffiest Superstar
This Pomeranian holds two Guinness World Records: fastest dog on two paws and most followers for an animal. With 10M+ Instagram fans, he’s collaborated with brands like Samsung and appeared in music videos. His secret? Next-level floof and a talent for wearing tiny outfits without looking embarrassed. Jiffpom is living proof that dogs can have better careers than most humans. As noted by SocialBook, Jiffpom’s influence extends across multiple platforms, making him a social media sensation.
3. Nala Cat – The Queen of Instagram
With 4.5M followers, Nala is the most-followed cat on Instagram—and she’s got the brand deals to prove it. This Siamese-tabby mix has her own merch line, a cookbook, and even a charitable foundation. Her big-eyed, perpetually surprised expression is catnip for the internet. Nala’s owner quit her job to manage the empire full-time—because when your cat earns six figures, you become their assistant. Upfluence highlights Nala as one of the top pet influencers redefining social media fame.
4. Doug the Pug
This smooshy-faced charmer has 3.8M Instagram followers and a resume that includes Marvel movie premieres and Super Bowl commercials. Doug’s secret? Perfectly timed head tilts and an endless wardrobe of tiny costumes. He’s collaborated with brands like BarkBox and even “wrote” a New York Times bestseller. Not bad for a dog who probably still eats his poop sometimes. According to Statista, Doug remains one of the most-followed dogs worldwide, proving his enduring popularity as “King of Pop Culture.”
5. Lil Bub
The late, great perma-kitten with a tongue that never quite fit in her mouth. Bub’s genetic abnormalities made her an internet darling, with 2.9M Facebook followers at her peak.
Her “Bub Store” raised over $300K for special needs pets. Dubbed “the most amazing cat on Earth” by Discovery Channel, she proved imperfections make perfect viral content.
6. Tuna the Chiweenie
With his odd proportions and perpetually concerned expression, Tuna has 2.1M Instagram followers. This rescue dog’s overbite and wrinkly neck spawned countless memes and a merch empire.
His human documents their cross-country adventures, proving you don’t need fancy tricks to go viral – just an exceptionally weird-looking pet and good lighting.
7. Juniper the Fox
This domesticated fox’s 3M Instagram followers get daily doses of her chaotic energy. From stealing socks to dramatic sploots, Juniper showcases why foxes shouldn’t be pets (but make great influencers).
Her account educates about wildlife conservation while serving premium “fox doing dog things” content. Warning: Following may result in unrealistic pet expectations.
8. Marnie the Dog
The tilt heard round the world. This senior Shih Tzu’s 2M Instagram followers adore her signature head tilt and tongue-out smile. At 18 years old, she became the oldest dog to win the World Pet Association’s “Most Popular Pet” award.
Her account documents her golden years in style, proving senior pets can be social media superstars too.
9. Hosico the Cat
This spherical orange fluffball from Russia has 1.5M Instagram followers obsessed with its perfect round shape and perpetually surprised expression. His account is a masterclass in minimalist aesthetic pet photography.
Hosico’s “bread loaf” poses inspired countless imitators, but none can match his natural geometric perfection.
10. Pumpkin the Raccoon
With 1.2M TikTok followers, this rescued raccoon showcases why they’re equal parts adorable and destructive. From “washing” cotton candy to stealing entire pizzas, Pumpkin’s antics highlight why raccoons belong in the wild (but make great viral stars).
Her human carefully balances entertainment with education about wildlife rehabilitation.
11. Pudge the Cat
This perpetually grumpy-looking feline has 1.8M Instagram followers who adore his RBF. His “Pudge’s Rules” series dishes out hilarious life advice like “Sleep on your human’s face to establish dominance.”
The irony? Pudge is super affectionate – his frown is just a bad resting face. A lesson in not judging by appearances.
12. Esther the Wonder Pig
What started as a “mini pig” rescue turned into a 1.7 M-follower phenomenon when Esther grew to 650lbs. Her account documents life on a farm animal sanctuary and challenges misconceptions about “teacup” pigs.
Esther’s “Some Pig” merch line has raised over $600K for animal welfare – proving influencers can make real-world impacts.