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 on a night walk in Cat-town — err, Naptown. | Photo via @nacho.da.kat

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 likes supporting local shops like City Dog Grocery. | Photo via @annabelles.life

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:

Plus, check out this list of dog-friendly spots around the city for your pet to tag along.