Adriana’s Instagram page is pure joy, filled with heartwarming snapshots of her Dalmatians, Pingo and Nina, alongside her adorable daughter and beautiful family life in Rio de Janeiro. What started as a simple way to store memories has now become a beloved corner of the internet, where over 179k people follow their adventures. In this interview, Adri opens up about life with her spotted companions, how they’ve changed her, and the magic behind those beautiful photos that brighten our feeds.
Hi Adri! Thank you so much for chatting with us. We love your Instagram page @pingoeninadalmatians – your dogs, your kids, and your beautiful photos always make us smile! We’re so excited to learn more about your journey with Pingo and Nina.
Hello Adriana, welcome to Dogopo! Can you please introduce yourself to our readers? Where are you from, and who is part of your family at home?
Hello everyone! My name is Adriana and I am the guardian of two Dalmatians: Pingo and Nina. I also have a human daughter, Lara, who is completely in love with them, as is our entire family. I currently live in the city of Rio de Janeiro, not in Brazil.
How did Pingo and Nina come into your life? Why did you choose Dalmatians?
Pingo and Nina came into my life a long time ago. My husband is a naval officer and I spent a lot of time alone, so one day I said: let’s get a dog? He was totally okay with it, but on one condition: it had to be a Dalmatian. Then Pingo arrived and we fell completely in love with him. Soon after, he visited Nina’s kennel and fell completely in love with her.
What does being a dog mom mean to you? How has your life changed since Pingo and Nina joined your family?
I love being their mother. I treat them like my own children, but of course I let them be free dogs to explore the natural behaviors of the species. They have completely changed my life, for the better. I am a better human being since they arrived.
When did you start your Instagram page? Did you ever imagine it would grow to have so many followers?
I never imagined it. My iPhone had little memory at the time, so I thought: I’ll create an Instagram to save his story (there was only Pingo at the time). I remember that there were almost no dog pages, so some people thought I was crazy.
Your pictures feel so warm and loving. What inspires you to create this kind of content?
My dogs. They are everything in my life. When I photograph them, I also record that moment in my heart.
Can you tell us a bit about Pingo and Nina’s personalities? What makes each of them special?
They are completely different. Pingo is a dog that is very attached to humans, while Nina is super independent. Pingo loves to be around at any time, while Nina can be your best companion on a beach or a nature trail.
Your kids and dogs seem to have a strong bond. How did that relationship grow over time?
My dogs were the first to know that I was pregnant, hehe, I was alone at home with them. They love each other. They take great care of her, I think that’s very beautiful.
Do you plan your photos in advance, or do you prefer to capture natural, everyday moments?
Both. Today, Instagram is my job and I need to somehow work in favor of the algorithm as well. But I don’t let that get in the way of the delicacy of spontaneous moments.
You’ve worked with brands like Zee.Dog. How do you choose which brands to work with?
I still work with Zeedog. I am a proud brand ambassador. Today I can select the brands I want to work with. My main goal is to include/introduce brands to the pet universe.
Lastly, can you share something fun or surprising about Pingo and Nina that most people don’t know?
It was hard to think of something I haven’t already said. But Nina hates it when Pingo gets sleepy on trips hehe She has a lot of energy and gets upset with him when he wants to sleep. Just like siblings hehe
Thank you, Adriana, for sharing your story and for filling our feeds (and hearts) with so much love and light through Pingo, Nina, and your beautiful family.