Sunday, January 11, 2026

This Week @ Monday Creek: Paws, Posts, and Pure Joy: How Adorable Dogs on Social Media are Making the World Kinder

 


In a world often tangled in headlines and hashtags, there’s a soft, tail-wagging revolution happening right under our thumbs. Scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, and you’ll find a universe of dogs—fluffy, goofy, soulful-eyed companions—performing tricks, reacting with uncanny human-like expressions, and sharing slices of their lives that feel oddly familiar. These digital darlings aren’t just entertaining us; they’re stitching together a more

From skateboarding Bulldogs to Golden Retrievers who “talk” using soundboards, the internet is bursting with canine talent. These tricks aren’t just impressive—they’re endearing. They remind us of the joy in learning, the patience in training, and the celebration of small victories.

Every dog account has its lore. Like the time Benny the Beagle stole a burrito mid-photo shoot and wore the most unapologetic grin. Or when Daisy the Dachshund refused to walk unless she was wearing her favorite pink raincoat. These stories, often told in captions or short clips, feel like inside jokes shared among millions. They’re the kind of tales that make you chuckle in line at the grocery store or tear up during a late-night scroll.

Perhaps the most magical part of following dogs online is witnessing their emotional intelligence. The way a Husky throws side-eye when asked to go outside in the rain. The way a Labrador comforts a crying baby with gentle nudges. These moments blur the line between species and remind us that empathy isn’t exclusive to humans. Dogs mirror our moods, respond to our voices, and sometimes seem to understand us better than we understand ourselves.

Social media, for all its chaos, has given us a global dog park. A place where someone in Tokyo can fall in love with a rescue pup in Brazil. Where a lonely college student in Berlin finds comfort in the daily antics of a Newfoundland in Nova Scotia. These connections are real. They’re built on shared smiles, mutual awe, and the universal language of love.

    In following these furry influencers, we’re not just consuming content—we’re participating in a movement. A movement that values joy, celebrates innocence, and fosters kindness.

Here’s a few of my favorites to follow:

ANYA the German Shepherd Dog

Hambone Unleashed

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Winnie the Cattle Dog








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