There is nothing better than coming home from college, swinging open the front door, and your dog trotting from across the house and leaping into your arms. It is at that moment that I realized my dog missed me as much as I missed her. That welcome home slobber is exponentially better than every FaceTime where I ask to see the dog and pictures my parents send me when she is being a bad dog, got a haircut, or is just looking especially cute. Sadly, for most of us, college means NO DOGS. It's a tragedy really, so instead, I've followed these 6 dogs on Instagram to give me my daily dose of puppy love.
1. Petunia Tendler-Mulaney (@laviepetunia)
If you know anything about stand-up comedy, you know about John Mulaney, and if you know anything about John Mulaney, you know about his sophisticated yet pessimistically wise French bulldog puppy named Petunia. This dog is in a few of Mulaney's stand up specials and his owners have given this iconic dog his own Instagram. Thank God for the translate button because this sassy dog speaks mostly in French.
2. Loki (loki_the_wolfdog)
This dawg doesn't have famous parents, but he does have a love of the great outdoors that makes me want to drop out of school and hike the Pacific Crest Trail with my dog. Every picture is beautifully taken and will make sure your feed is filled with lots of neat-ure. The dog is basically a four legged REI mascot and I wouldn't want it any other way.
3. Normie and Bambie Jenner (@normieandbamiejenner)
Personally, these dogs aren't my style (too hairless and bouge for my taste), but I'm sure the Jenners dropped some serious money on these pups. These two dogs recently got a new human baby sister named Stomi, so Kylie has had her hands full and hasn't posted a picture in six-months. Also, Auntie Kendall is a little busy being a model, so this hip and fabulous Insta has been put on the backburner.
4. Doug (@itsdougthepug)
It's safe to say this doge is cooler and funnier than I will ever be, and you know what? I'm okay with that. There is something about pugs that puts a smile to my face, so when you put a pug in a costume, it is pure gold. Five stars for Doug!
5. Paris Hilton's Pets (@hiltonpets)
Although one dog doesn't solely occupy this Insta, @hiltonspets is a hidden treasure in the celebrity pets game. The page is everything you could dream and more: lots of pink, fluff, and glam. This Instagram takes me back to a simpler time: the early 2000s. The account is also alive and well and you should give it a follow ASAP.
6. Sprout (@brussels.sprout)
Two words: CITY DAWG! This small dawg is roaming NYC, and I'm loving it. Although Sprout has the ultimate RBF, the sick shots of this dog in Manhattan will always have a special place in my heart. BRB while I recreate every picture this dog has ever taken on my next trip into the city.
Needless to say, I'm a dog person and as much as I love these Instadogs, nothing beats coming home to my dog and having her run into my arms.
