[fusion_text]Everyone loves an adorable animal – whether it’s just an exceptionally cute and cuddly kitty, or the heartwarming tale of a real underdog (pun intended!), the Internet has obliged by providing a platform for pets to rise to stardom. Following are five super sweet dogs who have climbed the social media ladder and are happy to welcome you to their fandom.

Take a few minutes to check out these special dogs on social media. You won’t be disappointed, although you may lose a big chunk of time getting sucked into their cuteness!

	Harley – this absolutely adorable little one-eyed Chihuahua was born in a puppy mill. This precious baby served as a stud dog for years, enduring substandard care and abuse. Finally, he was discarded and an employee of the mill retrieved him and turned him over to an animal rescue who rehomed him into a loving family who obtained the medical care he needed. Though they were told Harley wouldn’t make it more than a few months, he is healthy and kicking four years later, at the ripe old age of 14! The best part is that Harley is now an activist in the fight against puppy mills. Read more at his website and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @harleypuppymilldog.
	Teddy – another sweet little Chihuahua, Teddy was also rescued from a puppy mill. The National Mill Dog Rescue took Teddy and his little friend Gwinnie away to safety in 2012. They not only recovered, but thrived, and were adopted into a loving family with several other rescue dogs. Teddy Bear (as his new mama calls him) is also a social media activist dog against puppy mills and is a buddy of Harley. On top of that, he also boasts a long list of photo contest awards, as well as being the face of DogTV in May of 2013. Follow Teddy on Facebook and Instagram @teddybearburchfield.
	Tuna Melts My Heart – this adorable Chiweenie has an exaggerated overbite, recessed jawline and a wrinkly neck, but we think that makes him more adorable! He was rescued by Courtney Dasher in December of 2010 at a Farmers Market in LA when he was a four-month old puppy. Since him mom created an Instagram account (@tunameltsmyheart) he has become a social media sensation with 1.6M followers.  People love when the “underdog” comes out on top.  We love him and he is also an ambassador for animal rescue…..need we say more?!  You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
	Marnie – this fluffy little Shih Tzu is a great example of the joys an older dog can bring to its new owners. Marnie was adopted as a senior citizen and is enjoying a full and spoiled life, as her owner totes her around New York City and dresses her in adorable little doggie outfits. You can follow Marnie on Instagram @marniethedog.
	Tonkey Bear – just try to resist the face of this bearcoat Shar Pei! Tonkey hails from Edmonton, AB, Canada and has been blessed with a rare recessive gene that causes her coat to be extra furry (and – we think – extra adorbs!). She lives in the Great White North with her canine friend Maxi, and shares her exhausting life adventures (translation – lots of sleep, puppies need their beauty rest after all!) through Facebook and Instagram @bearcoat_tonkey.
	Kermit – no list of social media dogs you need to follow would be complete without Kermit, the Italian Greyhound buddy of YouTube personality Jenna Marbles. Kermit has ridden Jenna’s coattails to fame via the dog-lover’s comedic videos, including one that parodies those who spell Kermit wrongly, as “Cermet” (which Jenna pronounces “Sermit” in her signature accented Kermit the dog voice). Join Kermit on Instagram @Kermit_Thedog and Twitter.
	Tugger – an adorable, fun yellow lab whose adventures are featured on Facebook, Instagram (@TuggerTails) and Twitter. Tugger has almost 1 million followers on Facebook. Let’s help get to that milestone! He was adopted as a puppy and has been living it up with new family since November 2011.
	Doge – while this is a concept more than an actual dog (though a real Shiba Inu named Kobasu was the inspiration behind the original meme), Doge does deserve a mention among social media dogs. Doge is simply a Shiba Inu placed in a meme and surrounded by nonsensical text like “much wow” and “so amaze”. Read more about the gorgeous Shiba behind the Doge sensation here.

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