Doug the Pug is one of the most famous pets on the internet. Even if you don’t follow Doug on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve likely seen him in celebrity photos, music videos, and award shows. The pug from Nashville, TN, first became popular on Instagram because of the adorable photos his owner posts of him in precarious situations. Doug now has 4 million followers from across the globe.

His is one of many lovable pet accounts on Instagram as pet photos are rapidly gaining popularity. The accounts seem to make it possible for non-pet people to have their own low-maintenance pet without any of what some people think are negatives that come with being a pet parent. Pet owners can share their one-of-a-kind pet with viewers across the world at the click of a button. It’s a win-win situation. There are plenty of pet accounts to follow on the Instagram platform. There are even a handful of pug accounts following Doug’s lead.