sleeping

Sometimes we have to lean on each other in order to make it through the day, the week, and even the year. This can happen emotionally but also, of course, physically. Animals often find this comfort as well in hugging each other and sleeping with each other in a cuddling position. Sometimes, we need a friend to be our pillow. No matter the weather, Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me" will be playing in the back of our minds whenever we see animals hugging it out. 

Below you will find otters, cats, dogs, and even rats (hey, that rhymed!). Love has no boundaries, even in the animal world, as you all will be able to see. The utter sweetness is so massive it can give you a toothache. Get ready to visit the dentist.

There is nothing that we love more than watching our pets be their adorable perpetually derpyselves in front of us. It's an honor. It means they trust us to see their weird sides and don't feel the need to be cool around us all the time. Whenever our cats turn and sleep on their backs, scrunched up into the silliest pretzel position - those are some of the best moments, and clearly, our amazing ICanHasCheezburger Facebook users agree. 

They shared with us some of the silliest sleeping positions that their pets have, and we loved them so much, we had to share some of them with the rest of you guys. Each and every one of these pets is adorable, and we love their owners for sharing these funny pics with us. 

There's nothing more innocent and wholesome than seeing a tiny sleeping kitten. What do they dream about? Cute kitten things probably. If you're in the mood to have that serotonin flowing through you, feast your eyes on these impossibly adorable kittens. For more cute cat photos, have a look at these pictures of happy cats.

Dogs are pretty good at tiring themselves out, especially after a day of doing zoomies around the park. When they do fall asleep, it can happen instantly. And that means that sometimes they fall asleep in the weirdest, most awkward positions. We don't know how they can sleep like that, but somehow they manage it. And it's hilarious to see. For more funny animal photos, have a look at these dogs that are dressed better than you. 

So, we all know that dogs are kinda weird, right? In the most loveable ways of course! Them being such adorable weirdos is part of why we love them so much. It makes us laugh and smile with nothing but glee, warming our hearts. And boy oh boy, we sure do get the funniest pictures out of it. 

These pictures are of doggos sleeping just like weirdos they are - in the strangest positions possible. It doesn't look comfortable, but we still understand. The weirdest sleeping position really is sometimes the most comfortable sleeping position. Honestly, thank goodness they can't take pictures us the way we do of them.

Sometimes, animal mommas need breaks too. And when they're babies are too tired to walk on their own, other animals and humans come to the rescue. Such is the case with these donkey nannies carrying newborn little lambs on their especially-made saddles, and the lambs look so content and happy, we cannot help but smile. 

Laying in their little pockets and looking ready for a nap, these little lambs are some of the most adorable we've ever seen. Each one of them has the cutest itty bitty face in the world, and their mommas look just as happy as their lambs to finally be getting their well-earned break.

Have you ever been overtaken by the feeling of just wanting to crawl under your blankets and stay there for a while? Cozying up under them in the morning, not wanting to get up for work? We know you have. It's a universal feeling that everyone understands. 

That feeling becomes even more intense though when you have an animal snuggled up with you. Nothing is more difficult than getting up from under your blankets when your dog - who's technically not supposed to even be on your bed - jumps up to cuddle you in the morning. But, at least you can be assured, when you are at work, that your pupper is getting the snuggles that you want so desperately. At least one of you should.

We hope you enjoy these warm and snuggly doggos from r/TuckedInPuppies as much as we do and that you have an amazing weekend!

Cats have the weirdest habit of sleeping in the most uncomfortable ways, but the faceplant - that one might be the most iconic. 

It's as adorable as it is concerning. How do you breathe like that, cat? Are you okay? Have you had a rough day? Can I help you? But in reality, cuteness wins over, and we'd never actually move our cat from this ridiculously uncomfortable-looking sleeping position. I mean, we've seen cats chilling on eggs before, this really shouldn't be that surprising...

And of course, thank you to the subreddit r/catfaceplant for providing us with this quality cat faceplanting content. All of you are doing important work of keeping cat entertained day by day lol. 

Is there anything that makes you happier than when your pet shows you love, trust and affection? Personally, it's one of the things that makes me the happiest in the world. One of the best ways to see that love and affection, of course, is when your kitty comes to sleep in your bed at night. It's a show of trust not just from the cat but from you too, closing your eyes next to each other like that, and that only brings the two of you closer. 

Having your cat curl up next to you is one of the purest, most wholesome things in the world, but seeing your baby curled up with your cat might be even more cuter. Prepare yourself, the cat tweets you're about to see are so cute and heartwarming you might just get an inexplicable urge to immediately go hug your cat.

Cats certainly sleep a lot. That's really no surprise to anyone. However, has anyone ever taken a moment to think about what our sleeping angels might be thinking of just before they drift to slumberland? Sure, it can be thoughts about how much love food, or if they're like us, how much they love sleeping (just before sleeping). Or perhaps they have deeper thoughts. Thoughts of taking over your household and/or infiltrating a secret organization to take over the world. 

You know, cat things. Or maybe, just maybe, those thoughts could just be of you. Their favorite person in the world... who also cleans their litter box regularly and feeds them multiple times a day. 

In collaboration with popular Israeli artist, Ilana Zeffren, we explore the deep and interesting thoughts we believe cats would have before falling into one of their daily 18 naps. 

And if you want more cat enjoyment, be sure to check out last week's installment: Various types of cat "sports."

What sort of thought would your cat have before falling asleep? Share with us in the comments below!