Not all heroes wear capes – some sport Carolina blue tutus and wag their tails while they’re at it.
Luckily, the Dogs of UNC Instagram account showcases these adorable pups seen on campus for all to enjoy.
Founded in August 2016 by junior Alex Kormann, and sophomore Isabel Donnolo, the account features daily postings of over 100 dogs on its page. Kormann is also a photographer for The Daily Tar Heel.
Donnolo said she came up with the idea to create the account after being away from her dog at home during her first semester at UNC.
“I love dogs, so I would see a lot of them on campus and I would stop and pet them,” Donnolo said. “I felt kind of like, empty after they left, so I decided to start taking pictures of them.”
Donnolo said Kormann primarily takes the photographs featured on the account, while she poses the dogs using a variety of toys and treats. She said the majority of the dogs are found by walking around campus with a camera, and they have yet to be turned down by owners when they ask to take their dog's picture. Owners can also set up appointments to have their dogs photographed for the Dogs of UNC Instagram page.
Christine Bennett, a Chapel Hill resident, set up an appointment for her beloved dog, Maple, and even made a Carolina blue tutu for her to wear to the photo shoot.
“I think it’s great to just hang out with your dogs and other people and just get involved in the community,” Bennett said. “We have so many beautiful places around here, it’s fun to explore them and take pictures that you’ll have forever of cool times in your dog’s life.”
Bennett said she also loves seeing all the pictures of other dogs posted by Dogs of UNC.
