It’s no secret that I love dogs. I feel they are angels on earth and have provided some of the best companionship I have ever known in life (growing up as an only child, that meant a lot). Below is a list of the most heavenly of these creatures I follow on social media:
This is HANDS-DOWN my favourite Instagram account to follow of any genre. Beaux is an absolute delight that makes me smile and laugh daily. His positive reinforcement—that every day can be the best day ever—are as good as any Buddhist mantra. Beaux was born with a cranial deformity due to lack of room in his mother’s womb amongst a litter of seven puppies. Because of this condition, his breeder gave him away to someone that didn’t have his best interests in mind, leaving him chained up in a backyard for years with little food and virtually no veterinary care. He was eventually rescued and made his way into the home of a family that spoils him more than I spoil my Monty (and trust me, that’s a lot). Today, he’s quickly becoming a social media sensation whom I’m sure will have his own line of ties some day.
28.2k Likes, 2,420 Comments - Beaux Tox (@beauxtoxrescues) on Instagram: "I'M NAKED!🎉🐾 I'm wearing my birthday suit today! I am 7 years old! Today is the best day I have..."
Midge is a senior dog that was recently adopted from a rescue in the Los Angeles area. Midge is also one of the cutest animals I’ve ever seen. Seriously, look at this face!
2,375 Likes, 55 Comments - Midge (@thatmidgelife) on Instagram: "The face I make when they tell me I'm a good girl. #midge #pink #blushandbashful #smile #sweater..."
Maggie has had a tough start to life. She suffered from horrendous abuse that included being shot at, which resulted in blindness, and having her ear cut off. Despite facing these cruel hardships, she has regained her trust for humans and is now adopted by a loving family that provides all the love, cuddles and Milkbones her heart desires (and deserves). I love seeing happy endings like this.
4,802 Likes, 142 Comments - smartypaws_ | Blind Rescue Dog (@maggiethewunderdog) on Instagram: ""Monday has come once again and man has it been RUFF!"-Maggie * * * What a weekend. Poor me was..."
I first saw Mugsy on a news report about animal cruelty. She was adopted from a rescue organization in Iran that cared for her after having corrosive acid thrown at her face. Mugsy now lives the good life in Vancouver where she is receiving further surgical procedures to treat her injuries. She may look different but her loving spirit proves that beauty is only skin-deep.
1,444 Likes, 154 Comments - Mugsy The Smiling Puppy (@mugsyhapoochi) on Instagram: "Bundle up; the sun is still trying to make an effort!! 🌞🐶 #rescue #rescuedog #rescuedogsrule..."
Jack is a special-needs pet that was paralyzed after being attacked by another dog. He has no feeling in his back legs or bowels and uses a custom wheelchair to scoot around and do zoomies. He was adopted last year from a shelter and his new family aims to dispel the myth that a disabled pet is more of a challenge.
330 Likes, 19 Comments - Jack (@jackhecan) on Instagram: "Enjoying this Saturday morning! Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!"
I first encountered Pirate’s story via a Dodo video (that, like most of them, made me cry). Pirate spent over seven years at an Oahu, Hawaii, shelter without being adopted. Finally, the right family came along and welcomed her into their home where they have committed to providing an indulgent, spoiled existence for her remaining twilight years. Well deserved and well worth a follow to see how unconditional love doesn’t diminish with age.
3,129 Likes, 71 Comments - Pirate Marie 🐾 (@pirate_marie) on Instagram: "💤💤💤💤💕 #sleepypuppy"