Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than looking at a pet cat, dog, hamster or even fox to cheer you up. Check out these 10 pets to make your heart melt!
#1 Lou Lou the Pug
If you aren’t a fan of squishy puppers, wait til you see Lou Lou(@pugloulou)! Boasting an incredible 228k followers, this doe-eyed beauty has captured the hearts of many with her big round eyes and innocent face.
#2 Potato the Duck
This cute darling actually belongs to a local favorite – Sandra Riley Tang, a Singaporean actress and singer. The best part? Potato the duck has three siblings! Sandra also owns a cat called Ruffles, Dorito the cockatiel and Nacho the dog. Check out the adorable quartet @rufflesdoritopotatonacho
#3 Lil Bub
Lil bub was born to a feral mother and has several mutations, including dwarfism, an underdeveloped jaw and no teeth. She had difficulty getting adopted and had to be bottled-fed. Despite the many setbacks, Lil Bub has flourished when Mike Bridavsky took her in, using her fame to raise US$300,000 for animals in need. Follow her @iamlilbub!
#4 Juniper the Fox
Touted as the happiest fox, Juniper(@Juniperfoxx) is a happy ball of floof with a photogenic smile. She has an incredible 2.3m followers on Instagram with plenty of cameos from fox and doggo siblings. Juniper was born in captivity and is a descendant of fur-farm foxes, hence she cannot be released into the wild. If you look at her posts, you will see plenty of information of foxes, a great way to educate and spread awareness on foxes through an unconventional way!
#5 Fuzzberta the guinea pig
Who says dogs are the only ones who can dress up?! Enter Fuzzberta(@fuzzberta), the diva guinea pig with an eye for fashion and cosplay. Each Instagram picture is carefully posed to perfection and is sure to bring a smile to your faces!
#6 Cheese the Hamster
Have you ever seen a hamster as chonky as this?! This furry baby (@cheese.the.fat.hamster) has over 111k followers on Instagram and has been spreading joy since 2016. Don’t blame us if you suddenly want to own a hamster!
#7 Maple the dog
Maple(maple.the.pup) is a sweet Border Collie/Sheltie/Golden Retriever mixed breed rescue dog with equally famous owner(@AcousticTrench). This old gal might be over 10 years old but she can still follow a tune. Catch her listening to her owner on the guitar and sooth your worries away.
#8 Millie Lou the hedgehog
Prickly or not, there’s no denying that Millie (@millie.thehedgie) is one of the cutest hedgehogs around with a dazzling smile to boot. This loveable ball can be seen against all sorts of lovely backdrops, looking content and happy.
#9 Prissy and Pop
Get ready to squeal in jealously when you see a pair of pigs(@prissy_pig) rocking #relationshipgoals better than you! What’s even better? They actually have a little family! It will definitely tug your heartstrings when you gaze into their big round eyes.
#10 Mr Poof the budgie
If furry animals aren’t your thing or you’re allergic to animal fur, why not consider feathery friends like Mr Poof(@mr.poof)? Budgies are known to be intelligent creatures and Mr Poof certainly shows it! With a shiny coat of feathers and a knack for talking, you’ll never be alone again!
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📸Featured image: @pugloulou, @juniperfoxx & @fuzzberta (via Instagram)
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