flowers

As the weather gets warmer and spring starts to make an appearance, flowers are beginning to bloom. And apparently, it's not just humans who enjoy nature's gifts; dogs are huge flower lovers too, as proven by these adorably wholesome pictures. The pups are in pure heaven as they wear, roll around in, and simply gaze at beautiful and colorful flowers. Does your dog love flowers too?

Though fall has just started and many of us are suffering from a serious heat wave, before the cold finally hits, we thought that this is just the time to show appreciation to what nature can provide us with. Cats and flowers. Nature's most beautiful creations, right? So, what's better than combining the two and taking in some incredibly aesthetically pleasing, aww-worthy pictures of our darling princes and princesses wearing flower crowns? 

It's not just cats too. If you're in the mood to celebrate nature's beauty some more and would like a dash of tongue lolling, pawdorable dogs in flower crowns, we've got you covered. 

Meet one of the happiest Shiba Inu's we've ever come across -- Lili! Lili lives in Japan with her owner and is living her absolute best life! 

Don't believe us? You should check out Lil's Instagram feed! So much color and fun to be had by Lili constantly. We can just see how happy this Shiba Inu really is and it makes us sport a big goofy grin ourselves. 

Let the happiness wash over you! 

Butterflies are a common sight in many gardens, pollinating and feeding on a wide range of flowers.

Those beautiful creatures have an amazing range of color preferences between the various species, but as a general rule, flowers that are white, pink, purple, red, yellow and orange attract the most butterflies. Blue to green flowers are universally the least favorite flower color. Some evidence indicates that butterflies may learn which color flowers tend to produce their favorite types of nectar, using color as a visual cue when hunting for these plants.

We have collected some photos of this wonderful combination between flowers and butterflies.  

Some of you may already know the dangers lilies, among other plants, pose to our beloved fur babies. However, some may not and that is why sharing such information is so crucial... it may just save a life. 

Lilies are poisonous to cats and dogs, and one owner, Lindsey Warnock, had to discover that the hard way. Don't worry, her cat Willow is doing just fine now, but it's a story all pet owners should take heed of. 

Always do research before bringing a plant home, here is a list of safe and approved plants. 

Her story has since gone viral with nearly 300k shares but we're asking you to continue spreading the word. 

There are a rare orchid species in the cloud forests of Central and South America that mimic the shape of a monkey's body. 

That's right, a monkey. 

According to Wikipedia, the "Monkey orchids" can be found in Ecuador and Peru, where they are referred to as the Dracula Simia which literally means "dragon monkey." The unique orchids got their unique "monkey faces" from the combination of flower petals and stamens and they smell like a lovely burst ripe oranges. They were first discovered in 1978 and can grow up to two feet tall. 

Just take a look at these cute little flowers. 

The queen in the hive will not be amused...

But if you add to that the fact that the pollen got stuck to their little butts...Well, you're welcome.  

There is beauty all around you! This list is here to remind you to stop and smell the flowers once in awhile! It does the soul some good -- just look at how happy these adorable creatures are when they're sniffing some flowers! 

Meet the beautiful and photogenic Hachi, a Shiba Inu and owners' Masayo Ishizuki favorite subject to photograph! And after seeing these adorable pictures of Hachi, you'll understand why! You can follow Hachi on Instagram! If you don't leave here with a smile on your face from seeing these pics, you might need some more doggie goodness in your life. 

A college professor named Yarely came up with something "out of the box". Yarely used artificial flowers to make Flower Crowns for animals. Yes, you read it right, flower crowns. And we just love then! Check out his instagram page for more. 

Or maybe the Alpine Pika happens to get in trouble with the Mrs a lot! Either way, it's safe to say that this animal is insanely adorable.  

We are all busy, but once in a while we need to slow it down and breath in what we have... just like these animals

So cute!