New Social Media Platform Fureelz Only Offers Animal Videos

InnovationScienceNew Social Media Platform Fureelz Only Offers Animal VideosByJen Reeder,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 02:10pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Fureelz is a new social media platform dedicated entirely to animals.gettyA new social media platform aims to create joy — rather than anxiety or rage — by only sharing videos of animals.Fureelz is a global short-form video platform headquartered in Maine that launched April 9. The founder and CEO, Ashley Quincey, conceived of it when she found herself feeling anxious whenever using social media — except when she saw cute or funny animal videos, like a dog riding a skateboard. She also listened to friends talking about concerns for their children’s welfare with the rise of bullying on social media.“I was like, ‘Why can’t we just have a space where there is no bullying, no sexual content, no politics, and just purely what I’m doing already — which is enjoying animal videos — while at the same time, also giving back to animal welfare?’” she said. “That’s really what it’s all about.”Ashley Quincey, founder and CEO of Fureelz, smiles with her dogs, Maisy and Fozzy.Courtesy of Ashley QuinceyTo that end, Fureelz partnered with Best Friends Animal Society and PetSmart Charities so that when users scroll to videos from the nonprofits, a little tab suggests “Donate Now” in case people are moved to support the animal welfare organizations. Because Quincey has a rescue dog and a soft spot in her heart for animal rescue, she wanted to work with Best Friends Animal Society since they operate the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States. In a similar vein, she chose PetSmart Charities since the nonprofit funds so many pet adoptions and animal welfare initiatives.MORE FOR YOU“They&...