You can always count of CL to keep the cute kittens and pups on the internet local. When the workday gets to be be too much and you need a break, here’s a list of the best of Tampa Bay’s cats and dogs on Instagram. You’re welcome, Tampa Bay.
@niagara_cat
Mikhail Sergachev, Lightning defenseman has a cat named Niagara.
Photo via @niagara_cat@ruby_n_bean
Downtown St. Pete’s cutest feline siblings (with nubs for tails).
Photo via Tyler Killette@zelda__susie
They nap all day.
Photo via @zelda__susie@thefogcomesinonlittlecatfeet
A cat mom in Tampa has dedicated this page to her five kitties.
Photo via @thefogcomesinonlittlecatfeet@georgezthecorgi
Our food and drink editor happens to know this pup, and yes, he really is that adorable.
Photo via Chelsea Tatham@captainthegolden
Love me, love my bear.
Photo via @captainthegolden@caravaggiocat
Real cats wear toupees. Made with poodle fur.
Photo via @caravaggiocat@cathysalustri
Our arts + entertainment editor has other photos here, but she mostly takes pictures of her cats and dogs, who are remarkably tolerant of her shenanigans
Photo via Meaghan Habuda@duke_finn_fun
A St. Pete feline duo.
Photo via @duke_finn_fun@adventures_of_fig_and_ollie
That is totally not an ornament…
Photo via @adventures_of_fig_and_ollie@fluffyredhusky
Don’t hate me ‘cause I’m blue-tiful!
Photo via @fluffyredhusky@huskiesonbroadway
That’s a Tampa dog right there!
Photo via @huskiesonbroadway@instadaisycat
Her profile asks if she’s the cutest cat on the internet. We’ll let you decide.
Photo via @instadaisycat@cats_of_tampa
A Maine Coon named Jimmy and some of his Tampa buds.
Photo via @cats_of_tampaLouie
OMG that smile is the best.
Photo via @louie.thegolden@niagara_cat
Mikhail Sergachev, Lightning defenseman has a cat named Niagara.
Photo via @niagara_catReal housecats of Tampa
SO much better than that other show…
Photo via @realhousecatstampa@spoiled_dinky
I’m not spoiled, you’re spoiled
Photo via @spoiled_dinky@sweet_as_savannah
Burglars. Burglars broke in and did this. Would have taken the china, too, but I chased ‘em off. You’re welcome.
Photo via @sweet_as_savannah@theothegoldendog
He’s half Florida, half New York — and all cute!
Photo via @theaothegoldendog@thomp_pups
That expression…
Photo via @thomp_pups@tiffefoster
You get a two-fer: Dog and a cockatiel
Photo via @tiffefosterDenali runs the Burg
Don’t judge him for boxy head. LOVE him for it.
Photo via @denalirunstheburg@ajadeintheruff
Golden retriever Australian shepherd rescue and therapy dog in training.
Photo via @ajadeintheruff@barkley.the.cavapoo
A Kansas pup born in October, who just moved to Tampa. Watch Barkley grow!
Photo via @barkley.the.cavapoo@dognamedashe
German shepard mix and rescue dog from St. Petersburg.
Photo via @dognamedashe@jessica.theaustralian
This little diva has her own personal paparazzi.
Photo via @jessica.theaustralian@lucydoingpuppythings
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Photo via @lucydoingpuppythings@peggithepug
Peggie the brindle pug, who is an expert lounger.
Photo via @peggiethepugSamuel V. Roa
So this one isn’t an official account, but our music editor has a hashtag for pics that include his dog, Samuel.
Photo via @rayroaSamuel V. Roa
So this one isn’t an official account, but our music editor has a hashtag for pics that include his dog, Samuel.
Photo via @rayroa@beautomas
An alley cat livin’ in West Tampa.
Photo via Instagram@hi_my_name_is_blue_
Eeeee!
Photo via InstagramCharlotte & Pippin
This sister and brother are BFFs who love to nap and play.
Photo via InstagramDakota the Dapper Husky
Handsome — and he’s got discount code for doggie cookies. Just sayin’.
Photo via InstagramHenry
Come. On.
Photo via InstagramLuna
This 2-year-old lab-pit-hound rescue’s cuteness is avo-control.
Photo via InstagramMal & Ash
Yeah, you get it.
Photo via InstagramMaple
We can’t even.
Photo via InstagramLily, Phee & Chuck
A trio of local felines are featured on this account. But sweet little Phee, who went through a lot as a kitten, has lymphoma. Give these siblings a follow, then consider making a donation to help Phee get the treatment she needs.
Photo via Instagram@starkthe_stpetepit
THOSE EYES.
Photo via InstagramEmmitt Weatherford
Good luck not falling in love.
Photo via Instagram@maybeits.maybelline
Heart eyes. That is all.
Photo via InstagramLenny & Belle
They’re not trouble at all. Nope.
Photo via InstagramKemper & Brinkley
OK, Brinkley’s our favorite.
Photo via InstagramCaymus & Harlan
Adorbz.
Photo via InstagramKai & Riley
Beautiful pups with beautiful spirits. We can just tell.
Photo via InstagramRuth Bowie Ginsburg
Cuteness overload. Great name, too.
Photo via InstagramSasha Sandy
An 8-year-old lab-vizsla-dingo mix who’s the Queen of Bandanas.
Photo via InstagramNash Woods Brubaker
Follow this floof, will ya?
Photo via Instagram