| If you’re the parent of an animal, you know that your four-legged friend carries a lot of influence over your life — both on and off the screen. That’s why we’re delving into the world of Petstagram (that’s pets-focused Instagram) to bring you four local petfluencers you need to follow on social media right now. |
Beverley, @bev_the_bully | 7,388 followers
Let’s start with her bio: “Bev the Bully of House Canon, first of her name, pup of unhearing, queen of the toots, breaker of wind, daughter of two obsessed humans.”
As if that weren’t enough to steal your heart, just get a load of that egg-shaped head, those sweet eyes, and that grin. From cuddling with her newborn human sibling to snoozing at home and exploring the city, her feed is full of adorable antics that show just what a certified heart thief this bull terrier is. And we don’t mind one little bit.
Butter Biscuit, @british_butterbiscuit | 4,552 followers
We’re pretty sure this British Shorthair is the inspiration behind “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner BeBe Zahara Benet’s song “Face” because that’s exactly what Butter serves on the regular. Whether he’s fundraising for local community veterinary assistance organization Asheville Cat Weirdos, cat napping with his feline siblings, or celebrating holidays with aplomb, we simply can’t get enough of this one of a kind rescue feline’s petfluence.
Navy and Rosie, @drunkwithpugs | 2,385 followers
Tongues out Tuesday? Try everyday with these adorable senior rescue pugs whose tongues famously refuse to be housed inside their mouths. In fact, their tongues (and faces) are so popular they even have their own line of merch, where a portion of proceeds benefit the animal rescues the pups were adopted from. Often seen being pushed around town in a stroller, this duo epitomizes joy and encourages everyone to live every day to the fullest.
Ginger, the mini emotional support horse
And an honorable mention goes to Ginger, the mini emotional support horse. While we can’t find any record of her or her dad on social media — meaning no IG page — she’s been featured in the Asheville Citizen-Times, WLOS, and AVLtoday via one of her favorite haunts, Summit Coffee at the Grove Arcade. The famous mini horse resides in the nearby Battery Park apartments and is frequently seen out + about.
