#117 - The Love of Pet Influencers: Why Animals Own the Internet

What if the thing making you smile online is also the thing keeping you scrolling?In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer talk about the unexpected power of pets on social media, from viral dog videos to the way algorithms use feel-good content to keep people engaged. Farley shares how Moose’s Instagram account quickly gained huge views, likes, and shares, proving that people connect deeply with simple, joyful animal moments.But the episode also looks at the other side of online attention. The hosts talk about short-form video, privacy settings, location sharing, AI content permissions, and why people need to be more careful about what they post. Along the way, they celebrate the love pets bring, highlight Croatia’s dog lifeguards, and reflect on how music and animals can help people feel comforted when life feels heavy.It’s funny, honest, and a little eye-opening.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:17) Recapping Last Week’s Conversation(3:02) Top Three Headlines Begin(8:37) Why Pet Content Feels So Good(9:21) Moose Goes Viral Online(10:46) Algorithms, Dopamine, and Doom Scrolling(12:29) The Reel That Took Off(15:12) Pet Influencers and Product Offers(17:32) TikTok, AI, and Content Permissions(18:42) Privacy Risks and Location Settings(21:32) Croatia’s Dog Lifeguards Get Gritty(24:36) Creating a Family Pet Instagram(25:24) Music, Comfort, and “Fix You”(27:34) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty