You’ve heard of influencers, but have you ever paws-ed to think about petfluencers? Today, we’re calling the pup-arazzi on three animals that are making waves in Indy, as well as giving pro tips on how to get your own petfluencer, and where to take them once you’ve got them.
🐾 Get to know these petfluencers
Lena & Frank | @lena.and.frank | 2,469 followers
According to their Instagram bio, these mutt-ropolitan pooches are nine + two years old and as you can see in this picture, their pretty good at making friends. Frank is a Pitbull who isn’t afraid to climb a little for a refreshing sip of water. Lena is also a Pit, but from what we can tell, she’s more into modeling.
Nacho | @nacho_da_kat | 3,692 followers
Influencers typically have 1,000+ followers, and Nacho has well over that with ~3,600 fans. A “small cat in a big world trying to stay adorable,” if this were high school, you’d definitely see Nacho winning the “cutest kitty” cat-egory in your yearbook. This cool cat doesn’t just sit around — you can find them on short walks around town + hanging out in the refrigerator.
Annabelle | @annabelles.life | 1,444 followers
A dog with two cat siblings, Annabelle is a very good girl who loves to be pampered on her birthday. The Boston Terrier has a playful side + you can often find her hiking Indiana trails and repping popular pet products.
🐶 Adopting your own petfluencer
It’s never too late to blaze your own petfluencer path. If you’re looking for a new fur baby to join the fam, places like IndyHumane + Indianapolis Animal Care Services have plenty of fur-ever friends to choose from.
In fact, IndyHumane is hosting an adult dog adoption event on Sat., July 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and guess what? Adoptions for all dogs over one year old are free. Check out our story on adoptable pets for more information about the adoption process.
📸 Make your debut
Ready to go public with your pooch? Attend one of these upcoming events with your pet pals:
IndyVet Pet Carnival | Sat., July 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | IndyVet, 5425 Victory Dr. | Free | A doggy pie-eating contest, the Dachshund 500 + Best Dressed and Best Trick competitions all await you at this event with more than 20 vendors.
Yoga in the Park Series | Sat., July 16 | 10 a.m. | Broad Ripple Park, 1500 Broad Ripple Ave. | $15+ | Flow with your furry friends at this monthly, all-levels yoga class benefiting IndyHumane.
Prison Greyhound Meetup | Sun., July 17 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company, 140 S. College Ave. | Free | Bring your greyhound to this gathering and learn more about Prison Greyhounds + its mission.
Plus, check out this list of dog-friendly spots around the city for your pet to tag along.
