So there are the highly curated social media profiles of celebrities… and then there are the pets of celebs. And let me tell you fam… the pets are VASTLY more interesting.

Besides, we all like animals better than people anyway, right? The correct answer is: YAS!

So my dudes… here are 12 celebrity pets you might want to start following on Instagram, pronto.

1. Gino is the pup of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

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I’m here. I’m home

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2. Lana Condor’s pooch, Emmy.

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Happy Valentine’s Day puppy friends… I love you!

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3. Wacha is Andy Cohen’s dog.

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Romantic lunch…. ? ♥️ ?

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4. Lady Gaga’s fabulous pup, Miss Asia.

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Congratulations Mom! Cant wait to cheer you on from the snack stand at Super Bowl 51!! #nfl #perfectillusion #joanne #lg5 #superbowl #superbowl51 #puppybowl #superbowl #gagabowl

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5. Finn belongs to actress Amanda Seyfried.

6. Katy Perry’s lovable dog, Nugget.

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Mommy + me pool time ?

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7. Calippo and Dorito, Ed Sheeran’s cats.

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Buy it, stream it, download it, whatever y’all do these days #IDontCare

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8. Gary Fisher, the dog that belonged to the late, great Carrie Fisher.

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I know it’s a repost from 2016 but it’s one of my favs. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone ?❤️ #garyloveshismom #garymisseshismom #garyloveshisfans #mothersday #garyfisher #frenchiesofinstagram #frenchbulldog

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9. It’s Nacho! Bobby Flay’s cat!

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Happy Birthday to my best friend @bobbyflay! Nothing makes me happier than hanging with you! ???‍??

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10. Cash the French Bulldog belongs to Christina Anstead.

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#ThugLife ? ?

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11. Maverick, the adorable pooch of Nina Dobrev.

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Sundayz are for snugglez

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12. Giada De Laurentiis’ pets, Bella, Bruno, and Luna.

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Gang’s all here! ? ? @shanefarley

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Do you have any other celebrity pet suggestions to follow on Instagram?

Tell us all about the good ones in the comments, please!