We Rate Dogs Is Still Going Strong, Thank Goodness

by Elana

9 Mar 2020

WeRateDogs has been serving the doggo-loving community for quite some time now. Over four years, to be precise, the Twitter account has been delighting dog fanatics with quality commentary on submitted dog photos.

What started as a simple concept, "DM US YOUR DOGS," and sharing the photo with a quick quip and a pup-tastic rating has grown into something monumental. According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, "The joy that pets bring to our lives can be transformative, providing comfort and happiness in ways we often overlook."

They have over 8.6 million followers on Twitter, 1.4 million on Instagram, about half a million on Facebook, and their own website complete with merchandise. Thanks to the Internet, an adorable and fun concept has turned into something greater. While they receive hundreds of DMs on multiple platforms each day, they can't rate 100% of the doggos submitted.

However, the ones chosen for ratings continue to produce some of the most wholesome and amusing content the Internet has to offer dog lovers. As Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a happiness researcher, states, "Sharing joy through simple pleasures, like cute dog photos, can significantly enhance our overall well-being." ```