What Is CatBirdDog?
The concept behind "CatBirdDog" at EggBug Animation Studio started when we had the concept of a story that would be wacky and weird while also keeping the story accessible and the characters “real”.
We didn’t have time to produce a full slate of animations, but we wanted to storyboard out a few scenes. This was when we realised we could capture a lot of what we loved about the idea in a comic.
CatBirdDog is an expression of the creative freedom that social media offers, allowing individuals to express themselves and share their ideas without limitation.
With "CatBirdDog," we wanted to tell a story important to us, with realistic and grounded issues for the characters in a less grounded world.
At the core of our work, the most important thing is to tell a good story. While animation can be expensive and prohibitive for smaller creatives, if you’re bursting with ideas but working with a smaller budget, this could be the perfect avenue for you.
“Several independent animations, like The Amazing World of Gumball and Bee and PuppyCat, originated as webcomics and went on to achieve massive success through crowdfunding, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars and garnering large fanbases in the process.”
CatBirdDog started, as all great ideas do, with a few rough sketches and characters we instantly fell in love with. From those initial concepts, the project quickly took on a life of its own, evolving into something much bigger and more exciting than we’d first imagined.
We started this as a fun side project, so we were shocked when it took off so quickly!
How did this all start?
From there, we researched the ideal social media platforms for our story, with a focus on follower interaction and engagement, expanding outreach across platforms.
With each post, we’re not just sharing content; we’re building engagement and a loyal community that loves our story as much as we do!
We have gained 150k followers across our platforms in less than 6 months
We get an average of 500k views on each comic (often over a million!)
We have a consistent engagement rate of 18% average engagement rate, with our followers engaging 40% of the time
Our content has had international appeal, including thousands of people each from the US, Brazil, the UK, Canada and Mexico.
What were the results?
We’ll let the results speak for themselves—they’re already incredibly exciting!
What can these numbers mean for you?
This new approach to social media-based webcomics and animated content is a game changer for getting your story in front of the people who want to see it most. By focusing on easily accessible, budget-friendly content, we can bring your ideas to life in a way that connects with your audience.
It’s a fresh, innovative method for creators looking to build a loyal following without the high costs of traditional animation.
Perfect for turning unique concepts into shareable, engaging stories that grow across platforms, this new wave of storytelling allows you to reach your audience, showcase your creativity, and even generate income from your passion. Whether it’s a quirky character or an entire world, we’re here to help!
