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Today we got the honor of interviewing Karlee (Hank & Sherman's Human). You can find a direct link to their Instagram here.
Here is their story:
Can you tell us about your journey to becoming a dog influencer? What inspired you to start sharing your dog's adventures on social media?
Salvetti:We adopted Hank when we first got married and we were instantly obsessed. He is our handsome Hank and he knows it! Hank was also instantly obsessed with my husband. Hank was my husband's first dog that he truly connected with so I wanted to document every moment they shared. Hank is such a fun, happy dog. Everyone he meets instantly falls in love with how sweet and gentle he is.
What do you think sets your dog apart from other dogs on social media? What makes them unique or particularly interesting to your followers?
Salvetti:Although they are both fun, goofy, and super entertaining, they are both very different.
How do you come up with ideas for your dog's posts and content? Do you have a specific creative process?
Salvetti: Our boys are silly and their personalities are unhinged at times so the content is abundant. Let's be real, we have more dog videos and pictures than we do our spouse! With Nermington's we share our boys and the amazing dogs in our community. We are blessed to have so many pups in our community living their best life.
Have you ever faced any challenges or negativity on social media, and how have you dealt with it?
Salvetti: I think we can all agree that social media can be daunting at times. I think that because I focus on pups and bring awareness to pet adoption, I can drown out the negativity. Honestly, when things become too much, I get down on the floor with Sherman and cuddle him. I understand that there are so many opinions and views out there so I try to be open and give grace as much as I can. At the end of the day, it's all about the pups and giving them the best life possible.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own dog influencer account or share their dog on social media?
Salvetti: If you have a dog - they must be shared with the world! Dog people love dogs! That's the best form of content there is! Worry less about follower numbers and focus on sharing the love and joy that your pup brings you. Trust me - seeing dog content will bring happiness to any stranger. I have connected with so many people on both Hank and Sherman, it's such a wonderful feeling when you see your pups bring a complete stranger so much joy and love. It's beautiful.
How has your dog influenced your life outside of social media?
Salvetti: Sherman is my guy. I was 3 months into my sobriety journey and I know with all my heart that I would not be here today if I didn't have Sherman. I was in a very low place and the moment I held him that very first time - I knew he would help me through it. He was something that I could focus on and allow myself to feel life again. He was 4 and a half weeks old - he depended on me for survival, little did I know he was doing the same for me. That's why I started Nermington's. It was because he saved me - his sweet tiny puppy saved me. Nermington's is the symbol of hope, not only for humans but for pups waiting to get a second chance at life.
Can you tell us about a particularly memorable or funny moment you've had with your dog during one of your photo shoots or adventures?
Salvetti: Hank can and will pull you towards any river or waterfall he hears on a hike. There have been countless times when we have been on a hike and all of a sudden we are running - well Hank is pulling us. He hears this way before we do and when we get there - there is no choice - we are going in the water! Doesn't matter how cold. What's funny is that he HATES a bath or any type of sprinkler. It has to me a river or waterfall, otherwise, he won't get in.
What is your favorite thing about being a dog influencer?
Salvetti: Honestly, being able to document and look back at past pictures and meet other dogs and their humans. I have absolutely loved all the connections that we have made and the sweet pups that we have helped find their forever home.
Lastly, what's next for you and your dog on social media? Any exciting plans or projects in the works?
Salvetti: We have a few things coming at Nermington's that we can't spill just yet but we are continuing our mission to help more pups find their forever homes.
