Cats are so cute and cuddly, it’s impossible not to smile when looking at cat pictures! So, here are nine Instagram famous cats that will light up your social media with positivity.
#1 – Lil Bub
Lil Bub is one of the most famous cats out there, but sadly, she passed away in 2019. She was adopted in 2011, when she was found as the runt of a feral cat litter. She soon took over the internet due to her cute face with her tongue sticking out. Unfortunately, she was born with many genetic anomalies, which made her stay kitten-sized forever. Even so, the world still fell in love with her, and she became a big advocate for rescue animals. Her Instagram page still lives on through her cat sister, Lil Pillow.
#2 – Grumpy Cat
Grumpy Cat became famous for being a meme, but she was a real cat too! Her real name was Tardar Sauce, and she lived the normal life of a cat until a photo of her blew up on Reddit. The world fell in love with her permanently angry face, so her family occasionally shared more photos of “Grumpy Cat” on social media. Tardar Sauce died in 2019 due to issues related to a urinary tract infection. But like Little Bub, her social media presence continues to thrive.
#3 – Nala Cat
Nala was a rescue kitten who arrived at the shelter after her previous owners couldn’t care for her and all their other cats. But once her new family brought her home, she turned into a lovable fluff ball. They started her Instagram page to share photos of her with friends and family, but they never expected her to reach over 4 million followers. She even won a Guinness World Record for being the cat with the most Instagram followers. Plus, she even has her own line of premium cat food now.
#4 – Richard Kitty
Richard Kitty is another famous rescue cat who was adopted from a Los Angeles shelter in 2012. On his Instagram page, he posts adorable photos and encourages fans to consider adopting adult cats. His humans are unsure how he gained so many followers, but it’s likely because he has two different colored eyes: one blue and one green.
#5 – Pudge the Cat
Pudge the cat likely became famous for her charming flat face and calico pattern. But what she’s most known for is being a “girl with a mustache that’s more fabulous than yours.” Not only is she Instagram famous, but she also rocks several other social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube. But her Instagram page is the best way to see her sweet face.
#6 – Princess Monster Truck
With a name like Princess Monster Truck, how could you not be famous? She’s a fluffy black cat with two bottom teeth that often stick out. She was once a stray in New York City, but has since been rescued by her kind humans. She uses her adorable Instagram page to encourage others to adopt animals in need.
#7 – Sam Has Eyebrows
As you probably guessed, Sam the cat is famous for his quirky eyebrows. He’s a white cat, but he has two distinguished black marks above his eyes. Sam was abandoned on his human’s neighbor’s porch. His humans were only going to foster him at first, but they quickly fell in love with him and decided to make him a permanent family member. While he doesn’t post too often, his Instagram page shows all the updates on his life.
#8 – Hamilton the Hipster Cat
Hamilton is another cat celebrity with a signature look. He is a fluffy gray cat with a curly white mustache pattern on his face. Hamilton was once a stray who was very hesitant to trust humans. But over time, the rescue cat bonded with his human and the internet soon fell in love with him. Now, you can admire his adorable mustache selfies on his Instagram page.
#9 – Henry and Baloo
Technically, this page is for a cat and dog duo, but it’s too heartwarming to leave out. Henry the dog and Baloo the cat are both rescues, and they’re best friends who love to go on adventures. Baloo often acts more like a dog than a cat, enjoying hikes with his canine sibling. Whenever Baloo doesn’t feel like walking anymore, he rides on Henry’s back. Their humans take beautiful photos of the animals’ journeys and share them on Instagram.
#10 FatCat Hercules
Hercules is a cat most well-known for being – let’s use the word they used on their website, chonky. His pet parents tried to control his diet and he had success but almost died from pancreatitis: a deadly disease that is unrelated to weight. Some special food saved his life but he regained his weight so time to lose weight again. You can cheer him on and show him support and love by following his progress on Instagram managed by his meowmy.
