Anthony albanese dog toto gets own twitter account 20220525 p5qfep.html – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Advertisement
Advertisement
This was published 4 years ago

'Australia's first dog' Toto gets her own Twitter account days after 'dad' Anthony Albanese becomes PM

Karishma Sarkari
Karishma Sarkari

She was a star on the campaign trail and now Anthony Albanese's dog Toto is set to be a social media star too.

The pet pooch made her Twitter debut on Tuesday, after a fan created an account for "Australia's 1st dog" and racked up more than 19,000 followers in less than 24 hours.

"Hello Australia! Dad thought it'd be a furry good idea to get me a Twitter account so here I am! Woof!" the account's first tweet stated.

Advertisement

READ MORE: Karl Stefanovic 'smears' Logie rivals

'Australia's first dog' already has over 19,000 followers

She was a star on the campaign trail but now Anthony Albanese's dog Toto is set to be a social media star too. Twitter

Despite the reference to Toto's dad, the Labor leader didn't start the social media account for his beloved Cavoodle.

Nor did anyone from the PM's office, according to SBS, which reported that a 20-year-old law student from Brisbane is behind the account.

READ MORE: 15 things I'd rather vote on this election

"I just like the dog," the student said.

Albanese announced Toto's arrival back in 2015 on his Instagram account.

Advertisement
Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese holds his dog Toto as he shares a coffee with friends near his home on May 22, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

The pet pooch made her Twitter debut on Tuesday after a fan set up a new account as Toto James D. Morgan/Getty Images

View post on Instagram
 

"Introducing my new family member, Toto," he wrote.

Toto went on to feature across Albanese's social media pages since but fans appear eager for more pup moments.

Advertisement
Advertisement

"I'm looking forward to hearing all of Toto's woofs about life as the top dog," one Twitter user wrote.

In an interview last December, Albanese revealed how Toto helps him handle the demands of being a politician.

The new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, partner Jodie Haydon and dog Toto walking out of his Marrickville house. 22nd May 2022.

The account for 'Australia's 1st Dog' already has over 19,000 followers in less than 24 hours Edwina Pickles / SMH

Advertisement

"I definitely feel better for all the time I spend with Toto, " he told the Adelaide Advertiser while promoting a fundraising calendar the pair starred in together.

"She's loving, she's loyal, she's great company, and she's always so happy to see me."

Toto proved to be "great company" again when the Labor leader was struck down with COVID-19 during the election campaign.

Albanese tweeted about working from home with his "iso-companion" during his seven-day quarantine.

Advertisement
Advertisement

More to explore