InstagramPets & AnimalsUpdated: September 27, 2026

Top Pets and Animals Creators on Instagram by Reach

This week, ContentScout sampled 70 public posts in the Pets and Animals niche on Instagram. Across the sample, the average view count reached 1636853, up from 1441452 in the previous run. The median engagement rate sits at 14.45%.

ContentScout's own analysis: we sample real public posts matching pets & animals search terms on Instagram and score them by how much engagement they're getting relative to how recently they were posted. The ranking measures reach pulled inside this sample, not follower count or account size.

1.6M

Avg. views

14.4%

Median engagement

Posts analyzed

+14%

Vs. last week

@hugo_themalamute
#dogsofinstagram
31M
total views
1
posts
13.8%
engagement
@tofurfect
best decision ever 🥹 before I got my cat a cat vs. after 💛 follow us @tofurfect for more videos 😻 no reuploading of our videos please ✨ #catsofinstagram #cutecats #siamese #catlife #kitten #cats
27M
total views
1
posts
29.4%
engagement
@imbluethesiberian
There’s nothing I hate more than south Florida rainy season… #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #goldenretriever #puppy
17M
total views
5
posts
14.4%
engagement
@aguyandagoldenn
I thought my salad tasted a little funny… #dog #goldenretriever
12M
total views
1
posts
7.0%
engagement
@sarcasmlover_best
Don’t you woof at me 🤣 Video credit : Respected owner. Please DM for credit. . Disclaimer : No copyright infringement intended. This video will not be used for any profit.
6.8M
total views
1
posts
16.3%
engagement
@babayaga_cat
Hey, Baba? 😹🖤 . . #cats #catvideo #blackcat #catmom #cutecat
4.5M
total views
1
posts
27.2%
engagement
@fluffyguy
Nothing beats the love and energy of a dog 🐶
3.9M
total views
1
posts
25.6%
engagement
@teddy_zone_
cute cat sweet video 😘❤️
3M
total views
1
posts
8.3%
engagement
@sundaythegoldenretriever
Cute when dogs do it - Not Cute when humans do it! 🐶😂 Sound On 🔉 #doglover #goldenretriever #dogsofig #cutedog
2M
total views
1
posts
17.5%
engagement
@magstherescue
The craziest cat video you will ever see 🤯
1.9M
total views
1
posts
17.9%
engagement
@petparadiez
Dog #pets #petstagram #petlovers #pet #animal #doglover #dog
1.3M
total views
8
posts
13.2%
engagement
@rufusgoodboy
KiTTeN CoRe 😽✨ [talking cats, animal voiceover, funny kittens, funny cat videos]
1.2M
total views
2
posts
25.0%
engagement
@seamus_the_scottish_fold
At least it’s consistent 😿 #cats #cat #catlover #catlovers #catsofinstagram
897K
total views
2
posts
14.4%
engagement
@ragnhildur_johanns
Kleina, she deserves all the attention #catsofinstagram #catsofreykjavik #icelandicartist #reykjavik #iceland
446K
total views
1
posts
8.6%
engagement
@mr.milothechonk
He’s always so persistent 😂 #cats #catsofig #catsofinstagram #reels #reelsig
367K
total views
1
posts
19.4%
engagement
@duchess_n_chloe
She’s just a baby 🥺 #catsofinstagram #fyp #love #gato #rescue
294K
total views
1
posts
20.2%
engagement
@taylorcezanne
Dog trainer here! 👋🏼🐶 Number 1 most important tip is to train your dog’s focus. Are you ready for a full roadmap to raising a calm, well-mannered pup? Maybe you just took home a puppy and want a
263K
total views
1
posts
11.7%
engagement
@noah_and_lincoln
😂 I can’t stop laughing #dogvideo #doglife #dogmom
164K
total views
1
posts
204.7%
engagement
@blu_the_blep
Snacks are life #catsofinstagram #snacks
162K
total views
1
posts
22.5%
engagement
@thepawsomelifeofmurphy
He opened his mouth and hoped for the best 😭🤣 [Dog forgot his bark, funny dogs, pet parenting, golden retriever, my dog can’t bark]
107K
total views
1
posts
9.7%
engagement
@purrasicduck
Real👊🏼 . . . #petstagram #pets #cats #rescue #funny #instapets #cats_of_instagram #catstagram #memes #petsofinstagram
106K
total views
1
posts
18.8%
engagement
@juliandemedeiros
Good vs. bad #pets #petstagram #cats #dogs
101K
total views
1
posts
10.4%
engagement
@chefkunal
This is furever 🐾 ❤️🙈 #dogs #animallover #dog #puppies #chefkunal (Doggy, animal lovers,fur babies, pulpy, chefs, dogs, purelove)
93K
total views
1
posts
18.1%
engagement
@lorrainekellysmith
HILARIOUS!!Obsessed by the tiny dog ❤️ @alexiadox is brilliant. #tiny #tinydog #funny #dogs #silly #happy
93K
total views
1
posts
2.0%
engagement
@grantfoster333
Grants Breed Breakdown: Dachshund #dogsofinstagram #dachshund #dachsundsofinstagram #miniaturedachshund #dogbreeds
80K
total views
1
posts
15.5%
engagement