For animals, life is much simpler. There are no meetings or deadlines to worry about, no commitments, or any real obligations at all. The only goal for the day is to find food, survive, and enjoy the process. Perhaps, that’s why so many animals are always smiling. They see the world differently than us.
Maybe it’s just naive optimism, as we’ll never truly know what these 75 animals are thinking inside. However, all we know is that they all have giant smiles on their faces and it’s heartwarming to witness. If you’re ever having a bad day, just refer back to this goofy list of cute birds, dogs, and other wild things. It is pretty much guaranteed to cheer you up.
Not many animals like sleeping on their backs, however, it’s this pup’s favorite position. He is so comfortable. There is nothing else that he would rather be doing.
There is nothing better in this life than hanging out with a good friend. That’s what these smiling dogs understand. Friendship is the most important thing in the world for them.
Hedgehogs might intimidate some people at first. After all, they are completely covered in spikes. However, inside, they are total softies.
Here we have a smiling baby pig. One day, he will grow up to become a very large pig. For now though, he can fit in the palm of your hand.
Some animals even know how to wink. This cat is a pro at it. Either that or she has a tiny piece of fur stuck in her eye.
This owl knows how to wink as well. It’s pretty goofy looking. Its feathers are so thick that you can barely even see its beautiful smiling face.
This dog’s name is Diesel. He was put up for adoption a few years ago. We’re willing to bet that he wasn’t on the market for very long before some loving family scooped him up.
Both the owner and the dog in this household love smiling. In fact, their grins are pretty much identical. It’s hard to tell them apart.
Some dogs are so cute that they even get paintings of themselves done. This pup doesn’t know what to think of the artwork. It’s not his fault that his family is so obsessed with him.
People don’t normally think of geckos as being very emotional creatures. However, this little guy definitely looks excited. He is one of the happiest geckos that we’ve ever seen.
The duck-billed platypus might look a little strange, but that doesn’t stop her from being incredibly adorable too. She looks like she needs a big hug. Of course, we’ll have to wait until she wakes up from her nap.
Sloths are hilariously slow. Although, maybe that’s the secret to true happiness in life. Move slowly and soak it all in. The world is a wonderful place.
“This is the only file I keep on my desktop because it invariably makes me smile. Happiest pup in the world,” writes the owner. The little dog can be seen soaking up the sun and doing yoga in her new sombrero. She is super content.
When you’re a dog, playing outside is pretty much the best thing ever. How could you not be happy when there is a big yard to run around in? Nature is so much fun.
Sheep have the amazing talent of always looking completely at peace. There is nothing that can break their tranquility. They are such happy animals.
Here we have not one, but two happy birds. They were both blessed with an amazing set of genes. Happiness must run in their family.
Are these manta rays smiling or is it just an illusion? We’re not entirely sure. However, the underside of their heads looks like they have big smiley faces on them.
No makeup or filters were used in this photo. The dog just woke up like this. She is stunningly cute, even first thing in the morning.
Baby crocodiles like massages just as much as mammals do. It feels super good to get a back rub. It doesn’t matter what species you are.
We have no idea what kind of lizard this is. He sure is a happy little dude though. He is very photogenic and loves posing for pictures.
Her eyes are way too big for her body and she has a bunch of spikes on the top of her forehead. She’s still super adorable though. It’s her smile that really gives her her beauty.
Qokkas are known as one of the world’s happiest animals. It’s because they are always smiling. As far as we know, it’s physically impossible for them to frown.
There is nothing this cat enjoys more than snuggling up in a nice blanket. It is so warm in there. It makes her incredibly content.
Ostriches are basically dinosaurs. They are so prehistoric looking. However, that doesn’t mean that they still don’t like to smile every once and a while.
This happy piglet can’t be more than a few days old. That’s how small she is. So far, life is going really good for her and she can’t wait to see what the future has in store.
Cats are such loving pets. They are always there to cheer you up when you need a boost. They know exactly how to make a person feel better.
This is one of the zaniest turtles that we’ve ever seen. He has an extremely silly expression on his face. It’s enough to make anyone laugh.
Sometimes a smile is so big and joyous that it causes a person, or owl, to squint. In addition, it might even cause their tongue to hang out. That’s what’s going on in this photo.
It turns out, sloths love taking selfies just as much as humans do. The image is going to go great on his social media profile. It will get tons of likes.
It looks like these two are getting along nicely. They just met recently and already have become great friends. Both of them are really enjoying hanging out together.
This goat and sheep have both been living on the farm together for their entire lives. They have an incredible bond. They even like to cuddle up and take naps in the same spot.
Ostriches are just happy in general. We imagine that it is because of the small size of their brains compared to their bodies. There isn’t a lot going on in there and they have very little to worry about.
It looks like this monkey is having a crazy hair day. It is standing straight up in the air! Someone needs to run a comb through that hot mess.
This golden retriever loves modeling for the camera. She’s always ready to strike a pose whenever her owner needs some new Instagram pics. She has the most beautiful smile.
Giraffes have the silliest ears. They are too big for their head. And their eyes… they convey so much emotion. They are such amazing animals.
Catfish aren’t normally considered photogenic. However, this one certainly is. Even after being caught, it is still smiling.
We imagine that it wasn’t easy to get these happy dogs to sit still and pose for the camera. However, the photo turned out great. All of them deserve a nice big steak now as a reward.
We love the little shirt this guy is wearing. It makes him look very sophisticated. He really enjoys showing it off when he is out and about in public.
“Girlfriend wanted a micro pig… I was skeptical at first but his smile sealed the deal,” explains the man. We don’t blame him for giving in. The pig is stunningly adorable.
