Buzz
This week, we remember Pot Roast, a cherished cat who brought joy to millions on TikTok. While we mourn the loss of this social media star, we can find comfort in the countless other animals brightening our days online.
TikTok has become a stage for pets to achieve viral fame. Like human influencers, animals thrive by carving out unique niches. For example, I won’t connect with just any pug, but I will when they become an online sensation like Noodle the bones-or-no-bones pug.
If you’re craving more heartwarming animal content, here are some of the most adorable, hilarious, and must-follow accounts on TikTok and Instagram. Even if you don’t engage, their videos are guaranteed to boost your mood.
Biscuit the English bull terrier
Biscuit is the trendsetting dog of TikTok. Rescued by photographer and musician Dmitry Pepper, Biscuit stars in videos under the handle @mistermainer, boasting 9.5 million followers and 331.3 million likes. Biscuit’s signature half-closed eyes and Pepper’s creative editing, making the dog appear to twerk, are a winning combination.
Strengths: Singing, dancing, and shaking that booty.
Weaknesses: We rarely see Biscuit’s everyday life. What’s behind the memes? Pepper, show us more!
Best clip to get you hooked: Hard times trend
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Pip the deer guy
Have you ever noticed how oddly charming deer look while chewing? Check out @pipkochel on TikTok, and you’ll start questioning why you don’t have a deer in your life.
Strengths: Deer dressed as bumblebees—unexpectedly perfect.
Weaknesses: It’s hard to distinguish between the deer. Guess I’ll just keep scrolling until I figure it out.
Best clip to get you hooked: End-of-year bloopers
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The ferret daddy
TikTok user @ferretdaddy introduces himself as “just a guy with three ferrets.” But with 1.8 million followers, he’s clearly more than that. These ferrets keep up with TikTok trends, wiggling around with a perpetually panicked yet endearing expression.
Strengths: Ferrets are wonderfully chaotic and incredibly meme-worthy.
Weaknesses: Why limit yourself to three ferrets? Why not go all-in with a whole squad?
Best clip to get you hooked: Ball pit
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Angel the NOT pug
Despite her squished face, @angelpawspups isn’t a pug—she’s a Brussels Griffon. According to PetFinder, this breed is known for being bold, playful, stubborn, and mischievous, and Angel embodies all these traits. Often seen lounging on fluffy pink pillows, her account is perfect for anyone embracing their inner royalty, regardless of gender.
Strengths: Not a pug. The internet has enough viral pugs already.
Weaknesses: Not a pug. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t adore pugs?
Best clip to get you hooked: Soulja Boy “Yahh!” trend
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Meatball the kitten
Meatball, a tiny black kitten, has garnered over 12 million likes on TikTok under the handle @problyfake. Her owner creatively edits her into charming skits, showcasing her wide-eyed innocence. It’s only a matter of time before Meatball wins an Oscar for her performances.
Strengths: She’s currently an adorable kitten.
Weaknesses: She’ll eventually grow into a cat.
Best clip to get you hooked: Meatball you can’t play with us
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Coco the bunny
Don’t mix up Coco the bunny with the equally impressive Cocoa Puff the Giant Rabbit. Coco is small, fluffy, and utterly endearing. As someone who adored a bunny stuffed animal growing up, I’m naturally drawn to the content @itsbunnycoco shares. While you’re swiping through endless cat videos, why not add a bunny clip to surprise your algorithm?
Strengths: Snuggles, floppy ears, and silky fur.
Weaknesses: Probably wouldn’t fare well in most animal battles, right?
Best clip to get you hooked: My happiness 🤍
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Stormi and Ender the German shepherds
Let’s add a couple of predators to the list. Despite the intimidating reputation of German shepherds, sisters Stormi and Ender (@stormi_loves_wolfie) are more lovable than fierce. Stormi, in particular, has a fantastic sense of humor about her missing eye, making her even more endearing.
Strengths: The bond of sisterhood, even in the canine world.
Weaknesses: Handling younger siblings.
Best clip to get you hooked: “I want waffle fries” (one of the best trending sounds).
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Fingers the snake
While snakes terrify me, if I had to admit they can sometimes be cute, I’d direct you to Fingers from @galaxyexotics. With 3.6 million followers, their TikTok is doing crucial work to combat fear-based reactions to snakes (like mine). Though I can’t bring myself to follow these charming reptiles, I’ll always give them a supportive “like” when they appear on my feed.
Strengths: Dominates the snake niche by staying ahead of trends.
Weaknesses: Reptiles still scare me.
Best clip to get you hooked: This pep talk.
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The dog that looks like Steve Buscemi
Do I really need to elaborate?
Strengths: Resembles Steve Buscemi.
Weaknesses: Resembles Steve Buscemi.
Best clip to get you hooked: Comments suggesting other lookalikes.
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Edgar’s Mission
Want more than just one animal personality? Check out @edgarsmission, a nonprofit sanctuary for rescued farm animals. While “wholesome” is often overused, this account truly embodies the term. Visit their site to show support, and you’ll be met with the motto “our mission is kindness.”
Strengths: Inspiring stories from an animal rescue sanctuary.
Weaknesses: I can’t adopt every single one of them.
Best clip to get you hooked: Sheep transformation
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Urban Rescue Ranch
Kangaroos, ostriches, and opossums…oh my! If Edgar’s Mission offers a wholesome mix of animals, Urban Rescue Ranch delivers pure chaos. Their TikTok account, @ostrichplug, features fast-paced, often chaotic videos with titles like “how to catch a prairie dog” and “I have lost the will to fight.” Behind the madness, the Urban Rescue Ranch is doing vital work, providing a home for geese, piglets, turtles, and even a kangaroo.
Strengths: The incredible variety of animal content.
Weaknesses: A human’s ability to survive a kangaroo’s kick.
Best clip to get you hooked: So you want to know how to fight a kangaroo?
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