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

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

Adorable dog stops to smell the flowers

If only we could all stop and smell the roses…

Animal stops to smell the flowers

This cat hopped up on the table to smell the flowers

Cat stops to smell the flowers

Pure joy!

dog stops to smell the flowers

Words can’t describe how adorable this is

Donkey stops to smell the flowers

Even a fox stops to smell a flower

Fox stops to smell a flower

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

Golden Retriever Dog stops to smell the flowers

Kittens even master the art of stopped to smell the roses

Kitten stops to smell the flowers

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

lizard stops to smell the flowers

So amazing

Orangutans stop to smell the flowers

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

Owl stops to smell the flowers

I bet this rabbit spent all day smelling these flowers

rabbit stops to smell the flowers

Such an adorable raccoon

Raccoon stops to smell the flowers

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

Rodent stops to smell the flowers