10 up-and-coming Instagram animals to look out for in 2016

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Chloe Bryan
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From Tuna to Marnie to Doug the Pug, the famous animals of Instagram had a heart-melting 2015 to remember. But now?

Now it's time for the A-listers of tomorrow.

2016 is approaching, and with it a fresh squad of adorable animal friends. Check them out before their big breaks -- that way, you can tell your friends you knew Sad Chihuahua before Sad Chihuahua was cool.

1. Pickle the French Bulldog

Your wrinkly guide to NYC's best art.

A photo posted by Miss Pickle (@picklebeholding) on Nov 16, 2015 at 10:41am PST

 

2. Aspen the Adventure Dog

A sage adventurer always ready for the next trip.

A photo posted by Aspen (@aspenthemountainpup) on Nov 17, 2015 at 9:42am PST

 

3. Kooty the Owl Cat

She'll stare into your soul -- and you'll love it.

A photo posted by Kooty the Owl Cat (@kootythecat) on Oct 26, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

 

4. Buddha the Pug

Buddha and his human are equally stylish.

A photo posted by Buddha the Pug (@buddhathepug) on Nov 21, 2015 at 3:37pm PST

 

5.  George 2 Legs

This badass two-legged kitty can stand up like a human.

A photo posted by George Cat (@george2legs) on Nov 17, 2015 at 6:30am PST

 

6. Wonton the Peke

Wonton Soup (Wonton for short) is a squishy therapy dog from Massachusetts.

A photo posted by (@wontonsoup_the_peke) on Nov 1, 2015 at 5:20pm PST

 

7. Pumpkin the Raccoon

Pumpkin is a rescue raccoon who lives with her two dog friends, Toffee and Oreo.

A photo posted by Pumpkin The Raccoon (@pumpkintheraccoon) on Nov 10, 2015 at 5:53am PST

8. Wally the Welsh Corgi

Wally and his friend Hazel are the cutest partners in crime around.

A photo posted by WALLY (@wallythewelshcorgi) on Oct 25, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

 

9. Norman Naughty Pants

A mischievous pup with a very large head.

A photo posted by Norman Naughty Pants (@normannaughtypants) on Nov 4, 2015 at 4:51pm PST

 

10. Sad Chihuahua

Bug the chihuahua is always sad, but he's so cute it makes us feel ... happy? We don't know. Such is the magic of Sad Chihuahua.

A photo posted by Bug (@sadchihuahua) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:00pm PST

 

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