23 Photos of Sleeping Animals That Will Make You Smile

You might be having a bad day, or low productivity, or may even experience some issues with your overall health. Not to worry, though, as we’ve found a way to help you get rid of all these things with some adorable photos of sleeping animals. In fact, it has been proven that looking at cute animals helps increase your productivity and improve your mental health.

We at Smalljoys collected 23 pictures of sleeping peaceful animals for you to feel better about your day.

1. This puppy cuddling with his best toy friends is going to melt your heart:

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Naps with Pepé Le Pew mean I don't get blamed for my sleep farts. . . . #odin #pepe #skunk #pepelepew #australianskunks #groodle #groodlenaps #goldendoodle #goldendoodlepuppies #goldendoodlenaps #dognaps #skunked #dogswithstuffedanimals #dogsofmelbourne #dogsoffitzroy #sleepingpuppy #sleepingdog #dailydog #dogoftheday #dogworld #lifeofadog #lifeofapuppy #puppylife #puppyantics #dogstagram #puppyinsta #instagrampuppy #poserpuppy #delightfulgoldendoodles

A post shared by Odin the Doodle (@odin.goldendoodle) on Sep 27, 2018 at 5:00pm PDT

2. You’ll definitely want to protect this squirrel with your life:

3. There is no position that’s more comfortable and safe.

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A kitten and his dog ?? ? #sleepingkitten #winteriscoming #tabbykitten #kittensofinstagram #loves_cats #country_features #cats #mynameistui

A post shared by Kirsty (@kirsty.williamson.lee) on Sep 27, 2018 at 7:56pm PDT

4. These rescue kittens are finally feeling safe enough to show their bellies and it’s incredibly heartwarming:

5. This puppy sleeps most of the day:

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Always sleeping ?? . . #remy #batears #thoseears #thoseearstho #dogs #dog #puppies #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #goodboy #angel #doglover #sweetpuppy #love #baby #treats #thatnose #puppyears #puppynose #sleep #sleepingpuppy #sleepingdog #zzz #smalldog #smalldogs

A post shared by ? Remy ? (@remy.the.puppy) on Sep 29, 2018 at 5:58pm PDT

6. This cat found the most comfortable position for its back:

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همه چیو به باد دادیم رفت ! ? ??? #britishcat #cat #maximthebritish #maxim #گربه #ماکسیم #catsofinstagram #catlover #catlife #گربه_من #گربه_خونگی #اسکاتیش #گربه_اسکاتیش# گربه_خانگی #chat #chaton #chats_sans_frontières #sleepingbeauty #sleepingcat #catphoto #catphotography #animals #pets_of_instagram #pet #happiness #funny #funnycat #funny_cat

A post shared by maximthecat (@maximthebritish) on Oct 1, 2018 at 12:21am PDT

7. This little gymnast smiles so happily, your heart might explode:

8. This snuggly fox enjoys its bed more than anything in the world:

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Foxie.???? . . . . . #autumn#autumnoutfit#autumn?#black#leaves#fall#october#september#halloween#harvest#witch#followforfollowback#likeforlikes#follow4followback#autumncolors#autumnleaves#fox#foxie#sleepingfox#sleepyfox#foxes#sleep

A post shared by Autumn? (@fall_in_love_with_autumn) on Aug 30, 2018 at 4:26am PDT

9. This cat believes there’s nothing better than a box:

10. These puppies are so cute, you might want to cry and it’s totally fine:

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Beagle Pizza❤️ #beaglelove#beagle#beaglepuppy#beagletricolor#cute#cutebeagle#cutebeaglepuppy#ilovebeagles#snoopy#snoopybeagle#snoopypeanuts#peanutssnoopy#ilovedogs#dogsarebestfriends#dogsarefamily#dogsarebetterthanpeople#dogpuppy#dogpuppies#beaglebaby#beaglefamily#sleepingbeagle#sleepingpuppy#beaglecuddles#puppycuddles#beaglepillow#picoftheday#pictureoftheday#tumblr#daenathebeagle

A post shared by NicOle?? (@always_america) on Sep 30, 2018 at 1:18am PDT

11. This kitten just wants to sleep and it doesn’t matter where:

12. This kitten isn’t broken:

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"Don't worry, I'm alive … nothing's broken. Head is still attached to my neck." ???This kitten likes to hang-out in our garden. #donotdisturb #catsofinstagram #neighborscat #catnap #sleepingcat

A post shared by Edel San (@vivamanilena) on Oct 1, 2018 at 12:18am PDT

13. These pandas during their nap time:

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Panda Nursery, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, China ?? . . . . #chengdu #panda #babypanda #china #pandanursery #chengduresearchbaseofgiantpandabreeding #sichuan #中医 #成都 #四川 #chengdupanda #pandetto #pandalife #chinanature #chinesepanda #ilovepanda #animals #nursery #puppies #cute #sleeping #sleepingpanda #? #chinesesummer #summermemories #summer2k18 #travelphotography #travelling #travelgram #travel

A post shared by Chiara Zaghi (@chiarazaghi) on Sep 15, 2018 at 9:19am PDT

14. This kitten loves small spaces:

15. These best friends can’t spend a minute away from each other:

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They do more than sleep, I swear!!** . . . . . . . . **Barely. They're v sleepy beans. . . . . #snugglepup #snuggles #cuddle #sleepingkitten #sleep #cute #kittensofinstagram #dogs #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #cats #adorable #sleepy #cuddlepuddle #petpantheon #pets #petsofinstagram #tinyfeet

A post shared by @ petpantheon on Sep 11, 2018 at 2:21pm PDT

16. This cutie pie found the warmest spot in the house:

17. This magical creature loves showing off even when it sleeps:

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Our cat is weirder than yours… Anyone else’s cats do this or sleep in the most awkward positions? ? #sphynx #sphynxcat #kitten #luna #ourcat #sleepingkitten #weirdcat #sleepingbeauty #catweek #ellen #ellendegeneres

A post shared by Melissa (@freckleface_mom) on Sep 16, 2018 at 11:39am PDT

18. This puppy doesn’t want to let go of its best friends, and we’re melting.

19. These 2 are literally wrapped up in each other:

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When it’s Monday and your alarm goes off and you hit the snoozes buttons ?? #monday #snooze #greycatsofinstagram #blackcatsofinstagram #sleepy #sleepingcat #sleepingkitten #kittens #kittensofinstagram #thenikoandollieshow

A post shared by Niko & Ollie (@the_niko_n_ollie_show) on Sep 24, 2018 at 5:35am PDT

20. This tiny guy likes to look even tinier:

21. This strong guy loves to warm up his friend while he sleeps:

22. This auntie takes good care of her nephew:

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Too cute not to share! Precious and Michael. She's a good auntie. ?? #kitten #kittensofinstagram #fosterkitten #rescuekitten #tabbykitten #angelkittens #fostercat #rescuecat #siamesecat #siamese #colorpointcat #longhaircat #fluffycat #sleepingkitten #catnap #spayandneuter #adoptdontshop #saferalcats #safcc

A post shared by Melissa Lawrence (@alwaysmorecats) on Sep 17, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

23. And this tiny guy was too tired to make it to his bed:

Bonus.

 

1. Nobody dares to disturb her sleep.

2. This cat is feeling too hot.

3. He looks tired from traveling too much.

4. The tissue box came to the rescue!

5. While the squirrel is falling into the cup, we’re falling in love with the squirrel!

6. He chose the perfect moment to go to sleep…

7. This hedgehog is practicing being camouflaged:

8. “Sleeping with the legs up? I don’t care.”

9. Literally, bed and breakfast…

10. “She wants to act like a bookmark.”

11. Another one that’s fond of books

12. Now, that’s talent!

13. All it wants is to join you on your next boat ride!

14. The baby fox found the best spot — warm, but in the shade.

15. When you have to nap, you have to nap.

16. A surprise “aww” moment!

17. Sometimes, sleep becomes more important than your prey.

18. Papa’s boy

19. Who climbs up to this position to sleep?

20. Something fishy about those grapes?