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This Gurgaon cat influencer’s earnings might tempt you to become one too

A cat influencer made over Rs 4.5 lakh in a year. Bemused and amused at the same time? Read on to know more about August, the cat.

December 31, 2025 / 18:39 IST
Cat influencer whose name is 'August' started from zero and went on to make over Rs 4.5 lakh in a year. (Picture Credit: Instagram/@august_thegingercat)
Snapshot AI
  • August the ginger cat earned over Rs 4.5 lakh as a pet influencer in one year
  • August has 249K followers and is known for consistent, stylish content
  • Monthly earnings fluctuated, indicating volatility yet high potential in pet influencing.

What if we tell you that becoming a pet influencer can help you rake in decent money? Well, before you dismiss it with a nonchalant shrug, you should know about the journey of a ginger cat whose name is 'August'.

As per a transparent 'earnings report' that was shared on the pet influencer's Instagram page, August earned more than Rs 4.5 lakh in a year. If you see the earnings graph of the cat, you will notice two thing. A: The earnings of influencers is pretty volatile B: There's no upper limit to earning potential.

Earning graph of the cat

January: ₹0

February: ₹33K

March: ₹0

April: ₹1.4 lakh

May: ₹52K

June: ₹0

July: ₹24K

August: ₹24K

September: ₹34K

October: ₹24K

November: ₹24K

December: ₹95K

Total: more than ₹4.5 lakh

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Take a look at the post

August is quite popular. It boasts a following of 249K fans. Wondering what people like about the cat? A: New content is uploaded every now and then, proving once again that consistency can do wonders for the business. B: The cat's high-fashion sense is what appeals to a lot of people out there.

The owner of the page posted a caption that read, "💰Started from scratch, ended with progress. A reminder that small beginnings still matter no matter how much she earned, but it represents consistency, learning, and starting✨🤗” On scrolling some posts, it is clear that August is quite a fashionista. From wearing pearl strings, sporting a nose pin and bindi, to wearing some of the most stylish clothing pieces, it is safe to say that August is having a good time and at the same time making money by flaunting her life.

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Shreya Garg is a journalist with over 6 years of experience at leading media houses. She writes extensively on lifestyle, health and things that are trending on the internet.
first published: Dec 31, 2025 06:39 pm

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