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The best animal Instagram accounts you need to follow right now

March 26, 2020 by Jill 1 Comment

Nothing lifts your spirits like cute animal pictures, right? Cute puppies, kittens, baby goats, fuzzy yellow chicks all have an instant mood lifting effect. I think we can all agree that if there’s anything we need right now it is a mood lifter so I’ve rounded up a list of the best animal Instagram accounts you need to follow right now. Because if there was ever a time when the world needed more cute, fuzzy, and happy, this is it. 

Like most Gen X-ers, Facebook is my primary social media channel. If I wasn’t a travel and lifestyle writer, I seriously doubt I’d pay as much attention to Instagram as I do. But in this very weird time on social media, Instagram is my lifeline. I’m unfollowing people left and right on Facebook to filter what I see when I log in but Instagram is a veritable smorgasbord of visual comfort.

If you like cute and interesting animals, hop on over and check out some of these animal Instagram accounts. Although this post is “all about the ‘gram” most of these animal friends have parallel Facebook pages so go crazy. Some even have blogs. 

Table of Contents

  • The best animal Instagram accounts you need to follow right now
  • Chunk the Groundhog
  • This Girl is a Squirrel
  • Cats Doing Things
  • Esther the Wonder Pig
  • Badweeinie
  • Tucker the Ginger Pupper
  • Ben Ben Cat Cat
  • Da Ginger Cat Twins
  • Bob the Writing Cat
  • Theo, Em, Henry, and Clementine
  • Lincoln the Burmese Mountain Dog
  • I am the cat photographer
  • American Short Hair House
  • Violette and Chou Chou
  • Pixie the Rescue Puppy
  • Oreo and Galaxy
  • Barkley Theodore Oliver
  • Eddie the Smashing Dog
  • Lily the Edelweiss Eurasier
  • Copper Pedantri
  • Max – Urban Bliss Dog
  • Rescue Pet Adventures
  • Boop My Nose
  • Meko and Magda – Bull Mastiffs
  • Freddie Mercury
  • Daily Dose of Tim
  • The Dogist
  • Camping with Dogs
  • Juniper Foxx
  • Adventures of Molly and Riley
  • Olive and Gus
  • Dog Fitness JRT
  • Sweet Pea and Family
  • Butters and Cartman
  • Teddy the Shetland
  • We Rate Dogs
  • Simba the Lion Paw
  • Dog Friendly SA
  • A Pup Named Squish
  • Oscar the Bearded Dragon

The best animal Instagram accounts you need to follow right now

And, if you’re reading this and you’ve been thinking about starting a pet Instagram account? What are you waiting for? These are in no particular order, although I admit to having a few favorites. 

Chunk the Groundhog

I think we can all relate to that “Groundhog Day” feeling right now so why not follow this cute rodent whose motto is “Chunk don’t eat junk.”?

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Happy Wednesday, Chunk! I’m loving these longer days.. ☺️ #humpday #groundhog #chunkchallenge #smile #wholesome #groundhogday #chunkthegroundhog #billmurray #caddyshack #relaxation #stressrelief #stressmanagement #happy #happiness #worldpeace #meditation #asmr #attitude #kids #sharingiscaring #animals #trynottolaugh #animalsofinstagram #fyp #foryou #dailydose #funny #healthyfood #vegan #vegetables

A post shared by Chunk The Groundhog (@chunk_the_groundhog) on Mar 11, 2020 at 4:43am PDT

This Girl is a Squirrel

A squirrel named Jill? Obviously, I’m a fan. 

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#tbt (2012) Baby Girl Squirrel⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #petsquirrel #squirrel #squirrels #squirrellove #squirrellife #squirrelsofig #squirrelsofinstagram #easterngreysquirrel #easterngraysquirrel #ilovesquirrels #petsofinstagram #jillthesquirrel #thisgirlisasquirrel #babysquirrel

A post shared by Jill The Squirrel (@this_girl_is_a_squirrel) on Feb 13, 2020 at 4:05pm PST

Cats Doing Things

This is a collection of…wait for it…cats doing things. All kinds of things, such as wearing hats, making messes and being generally adorable. Can you tell I’m a cat person? There’s also a lot of funny cat memes. Who doesn’t like that?

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Get em while u can

A post shared by Cats Doing Things (@catsdoingthings) on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:27pm PDT

Esther the Wonder Pig

Get ready for some serious adorableness. 

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It’s time for Mother Nature to give Old Man Winter a swift kick in the snowballs so Spring can do her thing.

A post shared by Esther The Wonder Pig (@estherthewonderpig) on Mar 23, 2020 at 7:30am PDT

Badweeinie

If Daschschunds are your thing, here is one for you to stalk. They are NOT my thing. A cranky weenie named Otto traumatized me when I was six and I have not forgotten it. But…I’ll admit, this one is kind of cute. From a distance. 

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Last week I went to the vet- this week I’m not getting outta bed. It’s about balance. • • #dogsofsatx #chiweenie #dachshund #pawstruck #awwfeed #bestwoof #pawpack #cutedogs #shorthaireddogs #barkpack #ruffpost #marthastewartpets #dogsinbetween #bestwoof #dogloversofinstagram #atdogs #petscorner #dogs #pets_perfection #ilovedogs #thewoofdaily #instadog #topdogsofinstagram #furbaby #pupandcompany #cutepetclub #chiweenie #chiweeniesofinstagram #chiweenienation

A post shared by Quebec the Lil’weenie (@badweenie) on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:00am PDT

Tucker the Ginger Pupper

I’m just gonna say…you’re welcome.

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Beers to you Thursday! I love that the ginger has weekdays off and we get to adventure whenever we want. Hope you have a great thirsty Thursday! ⬗ ⬗ ⬗ ⬗ #tuckerthegingerpupper #TuckeredOutTuesday #cutest_goldens #GoldenRetriever #GoldenRetrieverPuppy #DailyGoldens #goldenpup #gloriousgoldens #goldensofinstagram #dogsofatx #dogsof512 #AustinDogsofInstagram #CaninesofAustin #DogsAroundAustin #barkaustin #goldenboy

A post shared by Tucker | The Golden Retriever (@tuckerthegingerpupper) on Mar 5, 2020 at 4:25pm PST

Ben Ben Cat Cat

AKA the saddest cat on the internet. Sad or not, he sure is a cutie. And, like Ringo Starr said: “I’m not sad. It’s just me face.” Let’s hope that holds true for Ben Ben.

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The Tuesday Squint with Cheese! #benbencatcat #benbencheesecheese #rescuecatsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #cats #squinty #benwhyyousquinty #causeitstoobright #letmesleepinwithmacheese #yumcheese #isthisrealcheese #nobenitsatoy #wellineedapieceofcheeseasbigasdis #sureben #thanyoudhavethepoopseverywhere #nowaydad #cheeseislife

A post shared by BenBen (@benbencatcat) on Mar 10, 2020 at 7:42am PDT

Da Ginger Cat Twins

Did I mention my first love was a pair of orange and white cats? Later-to-be-named Janey and Tibby were treed by one of our dogs. We were already a three cat home and my evil parents said “NO WAY.” 

Long story short – Janey and Tibby were with my family for many years. I didn’t completely win this battle – Janey actually went to another family for a little while but they ended up giving her back. I credit my near hysteria when they took her away as the reason. 

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Why the hell are some people having CORONA PARTIES?? They are really PISSING ME OFF!!😾😾. Don't you agree??⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #gingercatsrules #gingercatslover #gingercatsoninstagram #gingercatsofig #catsginger #gingercatsquad #catsofday #cats_of_world #catslovers #catsofworld #catsfollowers #catsofig #catsogram #catsagram #cutecats #twinsies #twinsbaby #cat #cats #instacat #neko #katze #кот #kedi #kucing #catoftheday #bestmeow

A post shared by Da Ginger Twins and Sunkist (@da.ginger.twins.and.sunkist) on Mar 22, 2020 at 10:50am PDT

Bob the Writing Cat

I have a weakness for orange and white cats (see above) so this one is obviously a YASS for me. Bob says he is in a constant state of disgust because he lives in a house full of stupid cats. I can sort of relate. Sorry, family. 

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Dearest woman,⁣ I know you are worried about all of us. Making sure you have enough cat/dog food and medicine in the house has become your obsession. ⁣ ⁣ I think maybe you need to stop watching the news constantly. It’s only causing you to be more stressed. ⁣ ⁣ We are going to be okay. There is no other option. Regardless of what happens, we are in this together. I will always be your soulmate and be by your side. ⁣ ⁣ Very truly yours,⁣ Bob

A post shared by Bob (@bobthewritingcat) on Mar 21, 2020 at 12:15pm PDT

Theo, Em, Henry, and Clementine

So. Much. Cat. Cuteness. SO MUCH.

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Just because…#adoptdontshop #gingercatsrule #cuteness

A post shared by Theo, Em, Henry & Clementine (@theoemhenryandclem) on Mar 8, 2020 at 11:20am PDT

Lincoln the Burmese Mountain Dog

And now we all want a Burmese Mountain Dog…

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We are finally having a #snowday and someone is very excited about it…#bernesemountaindog #bmd #bmdofinstagram #bernesedaily #snow #snowday #snowpuppy

A post shared by Lincoln The Bernese (@lincolnthebernese) on Jan 7, 2020 at 12:22pm PST

I am the cat photographer

This is a cute, whimsical account full of kitty cat cuteness. 

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#ad Usually it’s near impossible to get a selfie with a DSLR camera, but with the @CanonUSA #EOS90D, I’m able to watch myself get denied a smooch in real time! The vari-angle touchscreen is designed to do a complete 180 and flip forward so that you can compose your photo without ever having to get behind the camera. This has proven to be invaluable for not only photos, but also taking videos. I’m not sure how I did it before this camera! #CoCreateWithCanon Shot with Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 at 16mm. 1/200 at f/4, ISO 100 – supplemented with a bounce flash.

A post shared by Andrew Marttila (@iamthecatphotographer) on Mar 20, 2020 at 1:56pm PDT

American Short Hair House

This account claims the American Short Hair is the cutest cat breed in the world. I don’t think they’re wrong.

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♥♥♥♥♥♥ Credit to @ash_americanshorthairmalaysia ❤Daily pawsome photos at @americanshorthairhouse #americanshorthairhouse

A post shared by American Shorthair House (@americanshorthairhouse) on Dec 22, 2019 at 8:00pm PST

Violette and Chou Chou

Just a couple of Yorkies living in Paris. And aren’t those names just…tres adorable? 

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Lazy Saturday after walking around the Marais.

A post shared by Violette + Chou Chou (@2yorkiesinparis) on Feb 10, 2018 at 5:57am PST

Pixie the Rescue Puppy

This is a new account but it leaves you wanting to see what this rescue puppy in Arizona is going to do next. 

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Hi I’m Pixie, rescue dog extraordinaire! I live in Arizona with the family that adopted me, and we love exploring together. Whether it’s a walk in a local park, dinner at a dog friendly restaurant or a road trip (my favorite!), we are always looking for the next adventure! I hope you enjoy following along with my story! 🐕 . #AdoptDontShop #AdoptDogs #rescued #rescuepuppy #rescuepetsofinstagram #dogstagram #instapuppy #dogsofaz #desertdogs #puppylife #rescuedogsofinstagram

A post shared by Pixie The Rescue Puppy (@pixiepupadventures) on Feb 22, 2020 at 9:09pm PST

Oreo and Galaxy

Any black and white cat named Oreo gonna tug at my hearstrings. We had a black and white kitty named Oreo growing up. My grandad used to call him ornery-o. He was not wrong.

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There’s always that one friend… (Tag them in the comments! 😂)

A post shared by Oreo & Galaxy (@oreoandgalaxy) on Jan 14, 2020 at 6:33pm PST

Barkley Theodore Oliver

Barkley is a seven-year-old poodle mix whose hobbies include chasing laser lights and long walks in the city.

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Here’s why my hooman calls me “Bunny” 😂 Just trying to keep up with my cousin Sam 🥰 #tailsofbarkley ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . . . #instadog #marthastewartpets #topdogphoto #bestwoof #pawpack #dogscorner #pawstruck #awwfeed #barkpack #weeklyfluff #ruffpost #huffpostpets #cutedogs #thedogist #cutepetclub #gooddog #dogsinbetween #rescuepups #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #buzzfeedanimals #houstondogs #totallypawsomepups #heredogs #muttstagram #muttskickbutt #dailywoof #thatsdarling #rescuedog

A post shared by 🐾Barkley Theodore Oliver🐾 (@tailsofbarkley) on Dec 30, 2019 at 4:23pm PST

Eddie the Smashing Dog

Eddie is just…well, smashing. His owner describes him as “just a little bit naughty.” I can see that but I’m sure Eddie gets away with a lot. 

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Saturday night snoozing, long country walk this afternoon, tummy full,,happy dog . . . . . #happydog #eddiethesmashingdog #doglove #modeldog #dogactors #terrier #doginfluencer #doglife #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescuedog #terriersofinstagram #jackrussellterrier #foxterrier #jackrussell #sleep #dreaming

A post shared by Eddie the smashing dog (@eddiethesmashingdog) on Jul 13, 2019 at 2:16pm PDT

Lily the Edelweiss Eurasier

Never heard of an Edelweiss Eurasier? Do yourself a favor and go check this girl out. She’s stunning.

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It’s Thursday so here’s a throwback of me as a little floof 🐾 📷 @singerneumeyer

A post shared by Lily (@lily_the_eurasier) on Feb 20, 2020 at 10:17am PST

Copper Pedantri

Copper is a beautiful male Siberian Husky. The photography on this account is stunning. 

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Sometimes my mom gets it in her head to go on adventures. Sometimes those adventures those adventures are kind of scary, like on our kayaking excursion today the waves were bumpy and the kayak rocked every time I moved. But if I just cuddle up to mom she keeps me safe 😊 • • • #coppertonedhusky #travellocal #travelwithpets #beachdog #travelcalifornia #laketahoe #adventuredogs #travelwithdogs #southlaketahoe #tahoe #lakedog #adventuredog #dogsthathike #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs #dogsrule #hikingdog #hikingdogsofinstagram #adventurepup #adventureswithdogs #dogsonadventures #instapuppies #happy_pet #doghikers #backcountrypaws #traildog #dogdays #pets_perfection #dog_features #aplacetolovedogs

A post shared by Copper Pedranti (@copper.toned.husky) on May 15, 2019 at 7:17pm PDT

Max – Urban Bliss Dog

Urban Bliss Life is a popular foodie/lifestyle blog. Follow Ace, their black lab puppy and see  life in the Pacific NW through his eyes.

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So tired after our walks… for about 10 minutes! Then it’s back to zooming in the backyard!!! 🐕‍🦺 • • • • #dogsofinstagram #acemaxwellschotland #urbanblissdog #pdxdogs #blacklabpuppy #englishlab #puppylove #puppynap #dogsofportland #pnwdogs #blacklabrador #blacklabsdaily #akclabradorretriever #labradorretriever #cutepuppies

A post shared by Ace Maxwell Schotland (@urbanblissdog) on Jan 23, 2020 at 9:46pm PST

Rescue Pet Adventures

Follow three rescue pets Cleo, Nyx, and Ollie on their rescue pet adventures. Want to know why rescue pets are awesome? Follow these cuties. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zyCBfhRl7/

Boop My Nose

This is a feed dedicated to doggie noses. You tap their nose to “boop” it. Cute idea and clever gimmick to get lots of Instagram likes. Want to get your pup’s nose “booped?” Tag your pics with #boopmynose

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Boop 👆 📷: @man__sword 🐶: Great Dane #boopmynose • New merch is available at noseboops.com! (link in bio) •

A post shared by Boop My Nose ®️ (@boopmynose) on Mar 21, 2020 at 2:42pm PDT

Meko and Magda – Bull Mastiffs

I love these big dogs. 

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Water loving, stick eating, vocal, frisky, spoiled Diva! #magda #mykolas #frogmoregardens #bigbullynation #bullmastiffsrock #sundayfunday😎 #creek #dogsofalabama #bigdogsofinstagram #bigdogsrule #bestbreedever #spoileddog #puppyoftheday #puppyofinstagram #bullmastiffsofinstagram

A post shared by Meko&MagdaBullmastiffs (@meko.magda.bullmastiffs) on Mar 8, 2020 at 6:13am PDT

Freddie Mercury

Part dog, part bat? Freddie Mercury (I’m gonna assume no relation) is on a mission to bring happiness to all. I think he’s succeeding. 

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I found this Freddie sized purple flower on my walk today. 🌼

A post shared by Freddie Mercury 🐺 (@ready_freddie_) on Mar 22, 2020 at 9:42am PDT

Daily Dose of Tim

If you’ve ever wondered about the life of a Chihuahua in Texas, wonder no more.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pmNBaHvNj/

The Dogist

Lots and lots of different dogs. 

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Kelsie & Kody, Dalmatians (9 & 3 y/o), 6th & Waverly Pl., New York, NY • “She’s more mellow and he’s still a teenager. Both Velcro dogs. He barks at me to lay on the couch with him.” Photographed 2/3/20

A post shared by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Mar 23, 2020 at 11:29am PDT

Camping with Dogs

For people who like camping. And dogs. And…obviously, those two things together. In all seriousness, there is some stellar photography on this account. 

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During this time of uncertainty and change, shelter animals need our help now more than ever. Shelters are currently overcrowded and understaffed, with limited to no volunteers. Additionally, uncertain times result in an increase in owner surrenders and intake numbers. So, how can you help? • 🐾 Consider fostering or adopting a dog from your local shelter. You will be providing a stable and loving environment for a new furry friend and be spending your extra time at home in meaningful way. 🐾 If fostering or adoption is not currently an option for your family, contact your local shelter to find out its urgent needs so you can provide resources or a donation. 🐾 This stressful time is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and unify behind our common love for animals. Making this commitment is a very simple way to positively impact your community during a time of crisis. • #adoptdontshop #fosterpet #fosterdog #adoptme #rescuedog #rescuedogsofig #dogs #puppies #dogsofig 📷: @_acranekphoto

A post shared by Camping With Dogs® (@campingwithdogs) on Mar 22, 2020 at 6:30am PDT

Juniper Foxx

Follow the adventures of “the happiest fox.” I believe it!

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Sun-rays kiss your face, Like they always have done And they always will do, for you

A post shared by JUNIPER & FRIENDS (@juniperfoxx) on Mar 10, 2020 at 11:00am PDT

Adventures of Molly and Riley

Follow two Morkies with enviable wardrobes that probably don’t realize they’re dogs. Shh. Don’t tell them.

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Enjoying breakfast in Boerne!!! 🐶 Great little pet friendly bistro on Main Street. 🐶 If you’re in @visitboerne be sure to stop by Brantley’s 259 Bistro. Great lattes and menu. 🐾 @visittexas @adventures_of_mollyandriley @travelingwiththegirls #bistro #petfriendly #dogsofinstagram #texas #travel #adventure #hillcountry #boerne

A post shared by Molly And Riley (@adventuresofmollyandriley) on Jun 16, 2019 at 9:52am PDT

Olive and Gus

Boston Terriers, anyone?

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“Any bostie knoz u gotsta soak up da rays any chanc u gets!” -Olive

A post shared by 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 🐶 (@olive.and.gus) on Mar 21, 2020 at 3:56pm PDT

Dog Fitness JRT

Follow the daily life of these Jack Russell Terriers. I’m not a “little dog” person but these guys are cuties.

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🙏Please stay home! Please please please don't leave your house unless you really need to. I live in Poland and my closest family is spreaded across Europe. I'm really worried I may never see them again. Looking at what's going on in Spain and Italy, if it goes really wrong i may not even have the chance to say goodbye to my dad or sister… It's really depressing. Please stay home so this 🦠 doesn't spread further 🙏 Prosimy!🙏siedźcie w domach! Prosimy prosimy. Jeżeli nie musisz nie wyd chodź z domu. Pewnie jak u wielu z was, moja rodzina jest rozrzucona po świecie. Patrząc na to, co dzieje się we Włoszech i Hiszpanii boję się że jak będzie jeszcze gorzej to nie dość, że ich już nie zobaczę, to nie będę nawet miała okazji pożegnać się z tatą czy siostrą.. To są dobijające myśli. Proszę siedzcie w domach żeby to cholerstwo jak najszybciej przestało się rozprzestrzeniać 🙏❤️ #gymrussells #stayhome #zostańwdomu

A post shared by Gymrussells (@gymrussells) on Mar 25, 2020 at 12:38pm PDT

Sweet Pea and Family

If you’ve ever wanted to follow the daily life of a macaw on social media, well…you’re welcome.

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Uhhhh… There’s someone behind me, isn’t there? 👀 #photobomb #parrotsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #turkeysofinstagram #petsofinstagram #macaw

A post shared by Sweet Pea (and Family!) (@second_hand_parrot) on Jan 28, 2020 at 6:44am PST

Butters and Cartman

If you’re a Corgi lover, this is your new favorite account to follow. I think they’re weird looking little dogs but I’ll concede that they’re interesting, just because Queen Elizabeth has Corgies. I’m an anglophile – I admit it.

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It’s been a day. So here’s baby Cartman. In a rain coat. With his one flop ear. ☔️ #tbt

A post shared by Butters and Cartman (@butterscorgigram) on Mar 12, 2020 at 6:12pm PDT

Teddy the Shetland

If you’re still having issues with that pony your parents didn’t buy you, meet Teddy. He dabbles in modeling and womanizing so enough said. 

Except that maybe it will reawaken that desire for a pony. Now that you’re grown up, you can get your own. 

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In moments like these, our friends and family are all we need 💙. Thinking of all of my friends in these crazy times, we will get through this together xox

A post shared by @ teddytheshetland on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:42pm PDT

We Rate Dogs

If anyone admits to remembering Hot or Not, this is sort of the Hot or Not but with dogs. And not creepy.

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This is Mac. Sometimes he misplaces his ears. Always finds them though. 13/10 (follow @birdnherd_)

A post shared by WeRateDogs® (@weratedogs) on Mar 25, 2020 at 5:05pm PDT

Simba the Lion Paw

Simba’s human is my friend Jill who lives about four hours away from me. After all this settles down, I’m going to go see this cat in person – I’m sort of obsessed with him. 

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I’m too sexy for my giant paws! 💋🦁🐾 #simbalionpaw #kittenpaws #rabbitfeet #kittenpose #catsofinstagram #catlife #catpose #gingercat #gingercatsofinstagram #gingercatsrule #kittensofinstagram #kittens_today #kittenselfie #adoptdontshop #bottlebabykitten #meowed

A post shared by Simba Lion Paw 🦁🐾 (@simba_lionpaw) on Mar 7, 2020 at 8:54am PST

Dog Friendly SA

This San Antonio based “dog’s eye view” account has lots of cute pooch faces and serves as a resource for dog owners in San Antonio.

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Who else is social distancing with their pup right now? Looking for some things you can do while laying low? We've got a host of ideas over on the blog. Find them all via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ In the meantime, tag us in your at home selfies, and tell us what you're doing to make the most of everything in the comments. 👇

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A Pup Named Squish

A perfectly imperfect rescue pup promoting adoption and spreading happiness, one Squishy smile at a time.

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With everything going on around the world right now, I thought you all could use a little Squishy smile. I know he always makes my day brighter with his cheeky antics. So here’s Squish bringing smiles to my entire hospital as he “Squished” himself into a princess bed during our morning rounds. I guess this means I need to buy him his own crown bed now 👑 #heisperfect #ifitfitsisits #kingsquishy #smile

A post shared by Squish (@apupnamedsquish) on Mar 11, 2020 at 7:40pm PDT

Oscar the Bearded Dragon

Think mammals have the market cornered on cuteness? Oscar begs to differ. 

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Are you #TeamCilantro? Oscar is. . . . . #beardeddragon #beardeddragonsofinstagram #beardeddragonsofig #beardeddragons #beardeddragonlife #beardie #beardies #beardiesofinstagram #beardiesofig #beardielove #beardielife

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I'm a digital content creator and essayist who copes with parenting and most other situations with humor and snark. Just so you know, if this weren't the internet, I'd be smiling awkwardly and answering simple questions like "How are you today" with gems like "I like pockets."

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I always hide my crooked bottom teeth in pictures and I’m super self-conscious when I talk. So I did something about it.
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I wore braces as a kid and my top teeth are straight but my bottom teeth are shifting and one tooth is traveling into the back of my mouth and I have some crowding. My orthodontist said it’s very unusual to put braces on just half your mouth but my bite is still aligned so they didn’t have to put them on my top teeth - my wallet is thankful.
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Questions I’ve already been asked:
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1️⃣ At your age? Yes, at my age. I still care about my smile. 
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3️⃣ How long do you have to wear them?
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6-9 months.
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3️⃣ Do they hurt? 
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My teeth are sore and my mouth is tender but not to the Tylenol level so I guess the answer is “Not too much.”
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Other questions? Advice?
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#braceface #adultbraces
Little things can really be big - do you agree? M Little things can really be big - do you agree?

My husband gets up with our kids twice a week and does their breakfast and morning routine and takes them to school so I can sleep in. I don't laze away the morning in bed - it usually amounts to about an extra hour of sleep for me and a little more peace and quiet as I start my day. 

This probably seems like a little thing but this is huge for me. The mental benefits of not having to set my alarm on a schoolday is truly my love language. I would rather have sleep than flowers or presents. 

On those morning where my husband takes my kids to school, I will inevitably find the kitchen not "just so." There will be spills on the table or something that didn't get put away. I resist the urge to be sarcastic or to ask "Um, is there a reason we have four boxes of cereal just sitting on the counter?" or point out that it would take less than 30 seconds to wipe a tabletop or put a box back on the shelf. I resist saying stuff like "I guess if I want it done a certain way, I have to do it myself." I don't even say that to myself. 

My husband isn't "doing me a favor" by taking care of our kids. When I talked about being stressed and tired during an argument last year, he offered to take some things off my plate and giving me two mornings where I don't have to set an alarm was one of his ideas. It's part of the give and take of marriage and even though it makes me clench a little when I see spilled milk or stuff that hasn't put away, I appreciate having a partner who shares the load with me. 

My marriage definitely is not perfect and I'm in no position to give relationship advice. But for us, this one little thing is a really big deal. 

And, as I've recently discovered, a cereal box can sit on the counter for several days and the world doesn't explode. Who knew.

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Anyone else having massive “This time last year” moments?
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2020 started out so fine. We extended our kids’ winter break to take them on a Disney Cruise- no better reason than that, amiright- and I was excited about all the Disney Cruise blog posts I was going to write. Disney Cruises are (errr...were?) one of the most searched terms on my website and how a lot of people found me.
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Early 2020 was such a time of hope and light that pretty much everyone took for granted.
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While it’s become glaringly obvious the change in the calendar isn’t a magic potion, I still have hope for this year and still believe there magic yet to happen.
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You know...the good stuff.
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We got our first Raddish Kids box right before the We got our first Raddish Kids box right before the holidays and finally dug into it this weekend. Our box had a cold-weather theme which was perfect for this cold weather we're having (flurries in San Antonio can you believe it?!)

Each box contains three recipe cards, a culinary tool, an iron-on patch and Table Talk conversation starter cards. A shopping list is included and also emailed to you in advance in case you want to be ready to cook as soon as your box arrives. You buy all the groceries yourself. 

We made homemade chicken and dumplings this weekend and they turned out amazing. If you need modifications (i.e. gluten or dairy free) you can hop on to the @raddishkids website and go to the "Bonus Bites" section. You'll find modifications, food videos, extra recipes, parent info and more fun stuff. 

The price ranges from $20-$24 per box depending on what type of subscription you choose. Boxes are designed for kids 4-14+ with varying degrees of supervision needed depending on your child's skills and age. Kyle and i have done two meals from this box - we still have cookies left to make - and worked together about 50-50. It was a lot of fun. 

To order yours, here's my affiliate link https://raddish-kids-monthly-delivery.sjv.io/edoAr or read my full review (link in bio)

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I think today would be better if I could hang out I think today would be better if I could hang out with donkeys all day. 

There's a reason animals are used in therapy - they are both comforting and fun. This picture was from our October outing to Wassermann's Wranch outside of Alpine (in West Texas.) I love my beautiful state and the landscape of West Texas fascinates me because it's so different than what I see every day here near San Antonio.

Wassermann's Wranch is located just a few miles outside the city. It's a private hobby farm that sees visitors by reservation. It's absolutely worth planning your day around and you can check out more in my blog post linked in my bio.

I didn't realize I liked donkeys until I got to know these guys. The owner, Heidi, told me "I think you might be a donkey chick."

I think I'm OK with that. 

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