They say looking at cute animals can boost productivity and help you focus on the next task at hand. We’re all for it. Follow these cute Hong Kong petfluencers for some fluffy stress relief, or just to bring a smile to your face during your gruelling commutes.
1. Brother Cream
When it comes to famous Hong Kong pets, nobody can top Brother Cream. The fluffsome British Shorthair was the beloved star of a newspaper stall in East Tsim Sha Tsui before it closed for good in 2016. The popular cat boasts 43,600-plus followers on Instagram and over ten thousand fans on Facebook. Catch his feed for updates on his daily catnaps and shenanigans with his ‘wife’, a grey and white Scottish Fold named Mui Mui.
2. Biiru and Soju
The gorgeous white (Soju) and tabby (Biiru) duo of rising star songstress Hana Tam are so photogenic, they’ve even got their own published photo book. Catch their fluffy behind the scenes hijinks together with their 44,700-strong following on IG.
3. Coby and Aki
Winning the hearts of now 61,000 followers, bona fide dogfluencers Coby the Samoyed and Aki the Shiba Inu must credit their healthy following to their overwhelming abundance of (combined) fluff. The two partners in crime are often seen playing with new toys and awesome homemade treats whipped up by their dog mom.
4. Wagyu and Walnut
Long and lean Whippets Wagyu and Walnut are often spotted trotting around Star Street, frequenting dog-friendly hotspots such as design store Kapok or sniffing eagerly at Honbo’s The Chicken Bar pop-up offerings. They also often model professionally with brands such as Goyard, which keeps their scarf and leash collection stylish.
5. Maru, Mini and Mungmung
Aspiring hypebeasts Maru, Mini and Mungmung always look effortlessly fresh — whether it’s an Aape hoodie or a Supreme sweatshirt or a pair of John Lennon shades. The three British Shorthairs are typically seen chilling out in limited edition shopping bags, sneaker boxes, or designer pet beds.
6. Casper
It’s hard to resist the goofy smile of a big fleecy Samoyed — here, Casper has us falling hook, line and sinker, with the help of his gang of Bichon Frise friends. Named after a friendly ghost (the greatest ever seen in cinema, I might add), it’s no wonder he’s such a popular guy.
7. Yoshi
When Yoshi the Shiba isn’t trekking through Hong Kong’s backyard trails, he’s enjoying the ocean breeze on a boat — one of his favourite ways to spend a weekend, even when he dislikes the water. Watch him get into all sorts of chaos, mostly involving him trying to sneak a bite from his mum’s snacks.
8. King King
A list of internet-approved pets wouldn’t be complete without a Corgi. Check out King King’s happy smiles, well-kept coat… and that irresistible bum loaf.
9. Akira
This handsome black Shiba is always seducing the camera with his devilish grin — and his 14,600 followers are obsessed, naturally. You’ll also catch the pup on a number of branding campaigns around town — he even has his own Line stickers and cute merch for sale.
10. Whiskey
This little Yorkshire Terrier gets into plenty of trouble while documenting all the fun against some of Hong Kong’s best scenery. Catch him with the wind in his fur on a junk, wooing the ladies at colourful Choi Hung Estate, or at a ‘pawty’ with his fellow Hong Kong Yorkie mates.
Evelyn Lok
Managing Editor
When not trying out the latest beauty and wellness trends, Evelyn is likely enjoying a perfectly balanced negroni or exploring some of Hong Kong's best new places to eat and drink. At Lifestyle Asia she covers everything from the biggest events in town to interviews with Hong Kong specialists, with topics spanning art, food and drink, health, tech, and travel.
