We all know that cats live by their own rules. Cats choose when they want to be social with their human friends and when they want their alone time. Every cat has their own unique personality and it can change day to day! This is one of the many reasons to love cats.
But what do cats love? The sun. Cats will do just about anything to be able to bask in the sun. Since cats are hot-blooded, a nice sun bath can make for a very relaxing time.
Check out these 75 cats that go to great lengths to get their time in the sun!
1. The Chosen Cat
Did the cat choose the sun or did the sun choose the cat? However it came about, this cat knows how to set an ambiance.
2. Rulers of the Stairs
These sunbathing cats stopped the dogs right in their tracks! Nothing will stop them from getting their sun time.
3. Disco Cat
This cat brings the dance floor where ever it lays. Nothing is better than the sun with fun colors!
4. Found it!
This cat searched for the sun everywhere. Then, the sky opened up and gave the cat light!
5. One cat, two cat, three cat, SUN!
These three cats didn’t even have to fight for their spot! Their poses show how cats love to bask in their own way.
6. Worshipping Cat
She seems to know how to pose at exactly the right time for a good photoshoot. We shall name her diva cat!
7. Is It Summer Yet?
It has been a long winter, but the day has arrived.
“After Days On End Of Overcast Weather, The Sun Finally Returned”
8. Good Morning World
A big stretch in the hot sun put this cat right back to sleep. It’s called lazy Sundays for a reason!
9. Are You An Alley Cat Too?
These alley cats are staying true to their name, but you will only be able to find them in sunny alleys! As you can see below, they are willing to share the sun down to the last minutes.
10. Fashion Show
These supermodel cats made their own version of a catwalk. Check out their fashion show next summer!
“The Catwalk”
11. So This is What All the Fuss is About
The little kitten seems to be a quick learner. She knows exactly where to go for a happy time: the windows!
12. A Multiple Offender
Caught red-handed or more like red-pawed!
“My Boyfriend’s Cat Likes To Worship The Sun By Giving High-fives With One Or Both Paws”
13. Slinky Cat Fell Asleep
What’s more important being comfortable or the sun? According to this cat, the sun!
14. Just One More Minute
If this cat was on my car, I would just call in to work! No way could I wake her up, she’s too precious!
15. Wild Night
It might have been a wild night for this cat, but at least there was sun for her the next morning. Sunshine will be her medicine!
16. Sliver of Sunshine
When she searching for sunshine, all she found was this.
“She Knows How To Get The Most Out Of A Sliver Of Sunshine”
17. Wind Beneath My Wings
Fall has arrived, bringing with it a nice fall breeze. Letting this 21-year old cat swiftly fall asleep.
18. Fighting the Sun
This cute kitten is hoping to catch the sun and keep it with him always. Good luck, little one.
19. Don’t mind them!
When there is only one area of sunlight in the house, that is where you will find all the cats! They only have one rule.
“Don’t close the drapes.”
20. A Little Bit Closer
If only she could get a little bit closer. Maybe if she reaches for the sun, the sun will come to her!
21. You can do the dishes, the cat will watch
The perfect spot to give moral support, while her humans do the dishes. Just don’t close the window on her because she is watching out for it!
22. A cat with an Aura
Some believe that a purple aura means having a pioneering spirit. If that is the case, this pioneer cat ‘s spirit is telling her to get some sun in before her next adventure!
23. Colors of the Rainbow
Somebody just found their treasure.
“This is what you find if you follow the rainbow.”
24. This Seat is Taken
The sunning couch is off limits for all humans between noon and four. The whole couch must be is his!
25. Just a Little
Donut the cat is only asking for a little amount of sun! Donut doesn’t want to wake the humans too early in the morning, but still needs the sunshine. How polite!
26. Big Cats, Little Light
These three cats might be thinking they are getting a little too big for their spots, but that won’t stop them. They will take any sun they can get.
27. Couch or Floor?
The floor was a better option for this cat nap.
“Kitten Is A Professional At Finding Sun Spots”
28. Corner Cat
When the house is dark, this cat searched every crook and cranny until she found the sun. In the most unexpected place, the corner of the stairs!
29. Happy As Can Be
If you didn’t believe that cats enjoyed the sun, just look at the smile on this kitten! She has her toy and the sun, a double bonus!
30. Gardening Can be Hard
After a nice little adventure in the flowers, this cat fell right asleep among them! Nothing is better than pretty flowers and a happy cat in the sunshine!
31. Checking Out the Sights or Just it’s Sun
Museums are not always known for their direct sunlight, so to keep the art and artifacts from sun damage. This cat seems to blend right in and has become one with the museum.
“A Cat Wandered Into The Hagia Sophia To Find This Sun Spot”
32. Postcard with a View
Couldn’t this picture be a postcard? What a beautiful view this cat has!
“Sleepy cat tanning at 2000m altitude. Tired of the wonderful landscape it turned around for a beauty shot.”
33. City Life
Dreaming of having an outside life, this city cat will take the sun by the window until her dreams come true. She looks up and keeps dreaming for the day.
34. Is Dinner Ready Yet?
This fluffy kitten fell asleep in the only sun spot in the kitchen. Maybe giving her human companion a nudge that she has been waiting too long for her food!
35. Hello Your Majesty
“Pixel enjoying the sun or …”
Planning on taking over the world. Pixel gets her best ideas in the sunlight.
36. Blending In
This cat is teaching her doggie friend the ways of sunbathing! Cuddles and sun makes for the cutest picture!
37. Stages of a Sun Bath
Stage 1: nap. Stage 2: just enjoy. Stage 3: big stretch before getting up. Stage 4: start at stage 1 again.
38. Wrong House
The neighbors cat has no boundaries when it comes to sunshine. She will fall asleep right in any neighbors garden.
“Caught the neighbours cat sunbathing again in our garden”
39. V is for Victory
After a tiring search for sun, this kitty found it in the perfect shape of a v. V is for victory and a nice time in the sun!
40. Siblings
These precious baby cats are learning about the sun together. The cuddling cuteness is almost too much to handle!
41. The Perfect Bench
It was as if the bench was made just for him. It shall be named the sleeping bench, reserved solely for cats who need some sunshine and relaxation.
42. Cat Nap to the Next Level
This couch is a judgement free zone. All cats are allowed to relax in the sun in any position they want. Only rule is stay quiet and enjoy.
43. Human Cat
Maybe this cute cat learned how to sun tan from their human companions! Find the lounge chair and bask in all its glory.
44. Is That Freedom?
Penny saw the sun and ran to it with so many questions in her mind. What’s out there? What’s this light called? It’s sunshine Penny, enjoy!
45. Is it on me?
She keeps searching for the light but can’t seem to keep it. This rainbow light goes right down the middle. It’s just hard for this cat to see it for herself.
46. Sun’s Out, Tongue’s Out
Have you ever had such a great nap that your tongue stuck out? Well this cat sure has! I think that is the ultimate sign of a great sun nap.
47. Praise the Sun
Maybe if she worships and praises the sun long enough, the sun will never leave! Probably not, but for this gorgeous cat it is worth the try. Caught her mid worship.
48. Nice Humans
When this cat fell asleep in a moveable box, her kind owner moved her to a better spot, a sunny spot.
“Slid Her Into The Sun. Happiest Fat Cat Ever”
49. Willy is Sun Paralyzed
It might not be the most comfortable spot, but Willy made it work.
“My Beached Whale Cat Willy, Paralyzed By The Sun”
50. Do Cats Dream?
Schmitty is so perfectly content, it seems like he is dreaming. Is he dreaming about guitars?
“playin’ sun air guitar”
51. Hide and Seek
When it gets a little too warm, she will roll over right into the shade again. Her own version of hide and seek with the sun!
52. Play Dead
Maybe they won’t make me move if I play dead in the sun! She just can’t stop herself from reaching for the sun though. It seems so close she could almost touch it!
53. Let’s Be Frank
Meet Frank! Frank likes to pose in good lighting only. It’s his best angle and he gets to bask in the sun.
54. One Stair Only
On one stair only this cat has found his ray of light.
“Draw me like one of your French cats”
55. Cat House
This house is for cats only. Dogs are not allowed. They are the bouncers of this house, but it seems that the sun made them fall asleep on their job!
56. Sun Cat Statue
Brando has stayed in this position so long, that the sun has turned him into a statue. Don’t worry, once the sun goes down he will turn back into a normal cat.
57. So Close, Yet So Far
This cat is hoping if he gets close enough to the sliding door it might disappear. Until then, he will bask in the sun and wait for a human companion to open it. Then, he will have a chance for his escape!
58. Who Goes There?
You better not disturb this group of cats. They might get angry if you mess up their time. They even have a name for themselves.
“The Sunshine Club”
59. Nap Time Over Already?
What a nap this cat was having! She even had a nice see through curtain to block her face! A nice long stretch was the perfect way to finish the nap. Or as she calls it …
“Purrrstretch”
60. Good Morning World!
Jazz is trying to give this morning sunshine the biggest welcome! It must have been a long night because Jazz is so excited for the sun. Or maybe Jazz is trying to give the sun a big hug!
61. Cheer Up, The Sun Has Arrived
Even though this cat has found the sun in the perfect spot, its own tower, he just can’t seem to cheer up! Hopefully it’s only because of the sun in his eyes.
62. Floor Window
“Nibble in the Window”
The sun window that is! Nibble didn’t even have to jump to the actual window to get this sunlight.
63. Save me Sun!
This precious cat is hoping he can reach towards the sun and stay with it always! It’s almost as if the coffee table is his landing pad and he is hoping for take off!
64. Cat Noir
Even in black and white you can tell how happy Aslan is to get in some sunshine! Aslan is probably thinking that life doesn’t get any better than this.
65. Can You Find the Easter Egg?
It doesn’t matter if decals are on the windows or not, Gigi will just sun bath as an easter egg! Her owners see Gigi as a whole new cat …
” A Dr. Seuss Character”
66. Belly Tanning
In ten minutes, she will turn over for her back. Until then, she will just nap and get those sun rays right on her belly!
67. A Purrfect Window
It’s like the window ledge was made specifically for this cat! A perfect little napping window to get all the sunshine it wants. This cat is 100% chilling!
68. Don’t Look Directly At the Sun!
Once Miss Whiskers took one direct look at the sun, she was stuck! There is no moving her until she is ready. The sunlight has her full attention!
69. Lavender’s Corner
Lavender knows exactly what time the sun hits this angle! This is her special place.
“Lavender Found The Sun. She Refused To Share.”
70. Table for One, Please.
Marms is not afraid to dine alone! Well, actually, Marms is going to use the table as her sun bathing table. Hey, as long as she is happy!
71. Please Don’t Go Sun!
Dorian’s sad face appears when he sees the sun is starting to set. Don’t worry Dorian, the sun will come back tomorrow! We promise.
72. Angel Kitten
The light hits this kitten to give her the perfect backlight. This lighting makes the little kitten look as angelic as can be! Please don’t grow up!
73. Stretch Just So
If this cat stretches just right, it can get all its body into the small amount of light. Oh wait! His belly went back into the shade, he must stretch again! That’s no problem for a cat.
74. This is Outside!
It was this little kitten’s first time outside! That direct sunlight made this cutie pie as happy as can be. Pure joy!
75. It’s a Sun Party!
Save the best for last! This group of kittens will do anything for a bit of sunlight and they will do it all day. At least they know that sharing is caring!
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