Let’s face it – a good portion of our week is spent scrolling Instagram. Maybe you want to get some feel-good pet vibes in to your life or maybe you want to start the journey of becoming a pet influencer and need some inspiration… Whatever the reason, in no particular order, here are 10 pawesome Indian Instagram accounts to follow for some pet goodness and dog-and-cat joy.

Gauchoand Kazu

@Gauchoand Kazu

Chronicling the sun-soaked, gorgeous lives of a cocker spaniel and Labrador from their perspectives, this Instagram account is full of greenery, artful shots and, of course, an astounding amount of puppy-goodness. These two dogs are loving, enthusiastic and full of life – and it’s clear that their pet parents adore them. Follow for some wholesome joy.

Kira the Golden Retriever

@Kira the Golden Retriever

You can tell from the profile picture that Kira is an explorer. Striking a brave and daring pose, leg-deep in water and her tongue out, Kira the Labrador stares out into the distance and the sweet, sweet chaos that awaits. This Instagram account follows her travels throughout Mumbai and occasionally Pune, captured in many beautiful shots. The bonus feature? Kira has two cat sisters – Ginger and Puttu – and you’ll occasionally find some gorgeous pictures of them on the account as well.

StrayDog Feeder Malad

@StrayDog Feeder Malad

For those who want some human kindness on their timelines and would like to believe in the goodness of the world again, Stray Dog Feeder Malad is an excellent account to follow. The account is run by Nikhil Shirdhankar, an animal rescuer and activist who feeds more than 2,000 stray dogs; the account chronicles his journey. It’s also an excellent account to follow if you want to help the stray dogs of Malad; Nikhil chronicles any injuries he sees, medical treatment that may be needed, and abandoned kittens and puppies that need a home.

Goodest Boys of Bombay

@Goodest Boys of Bombay

If you’re looking for variety and range, nothing can beat the Instagram account “Goodest Boys of Bombay”. This account is all heart – it sets out to chronicle all the lovely cats and dogs of our beloved maximum city, Mumbai. Posts usually include the stories of the pets featured, which means you feel closer to the wonderful animals of this city. The account also features PAWEDCAST (we love the pun), a vblog on all things pets.

CaraBelle

@CaraBelle

If you’re a cat lover, then this account is a must. Cara Belle is a beautiful Turkish Angora, is four years old, and spends their time doing very cat things: our favorites include napping in the sink and practicing how to walk on a laptop keyboard. Follow for some close-up pictures of truly beautiful and enigmatic kitty that is wholly themselves.

Pups Paw

@Pups Paw

What’s social media for if not bringing people with common loves together? Pups Paw sets out with exactly that mission: it’s an account for all dog lovers. With 102,000 followers, it’s a teeming, thriving community; and all of it is driven by their excellent posts. Followers of Pups Paw can expect a whole lot of puppy goodness on their timelines – big eyed puppies, furry puppies, puppies being befuddled, happy, and generally silly. We love the silly ones the most. It’s an excellent account to just browse and spend some time soaking in the happiness that our beloved canines can bring us.

World for All Animal Care

@World for All Animal Care

World for All Animal Care is a Mumbai-based NGO for dogs and cats that’s dedicated to spreading the word about animal issues: that includes adoption, sterilization and rescue. It’s a great account to follow for animal lovers to know more about the animals that need a loving home. Come for the news and information, and stay for the adorable pictures of dogs and cats being their lovable and silly selves – including a hilarious video of Zuzu the kitten trying to clean the bottom of a glass by pawing the water out of it. Cats are the best.

Stillsby Rohit

@Stillsby Rohit

Pet photography is a booming business and with good reason – who wouldn’t want the bond between pet parents and their beloveds captured in pictures? Of the pet photographers out there, Rohit Agarwal’s stills do justice to the love between humans and their better halves: the pictures are intimate, joyful and full of care. Rohit’s journey into pet photography began in the parks of Bangalore, where he used to photograph and play with strays; the routine gave him a deep sense of satisfaction. Now he’s taken his love into the professional space, so you can benefit from his experience. The account is a beautiful, wholesome one; it reminds you of how lucky we are to have these pets in our lives.

Barked

@Barked

Hosted by 9Gag, Barked is an account for dog lovers and those looking for some joy in their lives. Nearly 5 million followers strong, Barked is where you go for all things silly, interesting, and laughable. Nearly everything is guaranteed to brighten up your day: hammock puppies, yoga puppies, trotting puppies, puppies confused by snow, puppies delighted by leaves… We could go on.

Meow

@Meow

Also hosted by 9Gag, Meow is the sister account of Barked – here’s where you come for all this delightful about cats and kittens. Featuring memes, videos, adorable cat pictures, funny cat videos and all things smart and sinister that makes our feline companions so adored, Meow is worth a follow for some cat fun on your timeline.

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