16 animals that stopped to smell the roses… Literally

Always make time to appreciate the things around you

White Siberian Tiger stops to smell the flowers

The saying “stop and smell the roses” isn’t always taken literally. Typically when we use that term it means to slow down and enjoy the every day wonders of life.

For these 17 animals the “stop and smell the roses” saying was taken quite literally.

From a ferocious big cat to a tiny little rodent, these animals know how to slow down and smell the roses, wildflowers, and other wonderful smelling creations of mother nature that are all around them.

They stop even when the flowers are bigger than them

They are willing to put in the extra effort to smell the flowers

If only we could all stop and smell the roses…

This cat hopped up on the table to smell the flowers

Pure joy!

Words can’t describe how adorable this is

Even a fox stops to smell a flower

With their powerful scent abilities dogs must have a field day in a garden

Kittens even master the art of stopped to smell the roses

Every type of animal looks adorable while smelling or tasting the flowers

So amazing

Forget taking flight, this owl is stopping to smell the flowers

I bet this rabbit spent all day smelling these flowers

Such an adorable raccoon

Look at this little critter holding the flower gently as he smells it