Cats are known to be renowned napping champions with an average of 16 hours per day spent dozing off during this cringy film called life. After so much practice in the sleep department, they really know what it takes to get a good catnap. The answer is not much.
Our furry friends have been spotted sleeping nearly anywhere. The locations speak for themselves—tissue boxes, wine glasses, winter shoes, terrariums, flower pots, and laundry racks. Sometimes, it’s the sleeping positions that catch the eye—on the head, upside down, all stretched and curved, or using a dog as a pillow. I'll just leave it here.
After you’re done upvoting your favorite of these weird sleeping cats, don’t forget to scroll through Bored Panda’s previous compilations of feline sleep master classes here and here. Have one silly cat that's fast asleep right next to you? Share in the comments!
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In an interview with Bored Panda, Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist, told us that our domestic cats sleep on average from 16 to 20 hours a day, and that’s all part of an ambush strategy. “This strategy consists of stalk, chase, pounce, catch and kill. Cats will eat about 10 small meals throughout a day, which equates to around six cumulative hours of daily hunting; they are sleeping to refuel their energy for the hunt.” However, indoor-only cats may be napping out of boredom.
Some adorable cats feign sleep as a defense mechanism to cope with stressful situations. Other times, nodding off during the day may be a sign of aging. DeVoss suggests keeping an eye on your fuzzy companion and being aware of the signs of lethargy that would signal it’s time for a visit to the veterinarian.
To us humans, who’d rather sleep in a warm and comfy bed, some places and positions in which these weird cats are found taking a nap look rather absurd. Cat behavior expert Rita Reimers told Bored Panda that it really is true—cats can sleep virtually anywhere. Among other places, they adore “sunspots, your bed, or tucking away in little quiet corners and cubbyholes.” They also prefer warm places like a warm basket of laundry fresh from the dryer.
The sign says: "Pet Basket with animal print". Well, they didn't lie...
Perfect way, he hears a heartbeat, nice and toasty.. He is extremely tiny, I hope his mom is near.
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That is adorable. Look how small this baby is. No more than a few weeks is my guess. No wonder she is keeping him warm, when they're both sleeping. my hand would be holding him even in sleep, I have no doubt!!I had one that small. I don't think this little one has his eyes open yet. Mine imprinted on me!! Just like a puppy later on..
Awww - not only warm, but has a heartbeat and breathing to listen to <3
It may not have a mom anymore or even siblings.😢 I have seen similar photos from kitten rescue groups. The babies are given a lot of skin-to-fur contact, and between the breasts is one of the warmest spots on a woman. It's for warmth and the baby can hear the heartbeat and breathing of the human caretaker. It takes a lot of commitment from anyone who fosters a newborn. Even then, life is tough for kittens who lose their mothers so early in life. This one looks to be very close to newborn age, certainly not older than a week to 10 days. Some of the backstories of the youngest babies like this one are plain heartbreaking.
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Reminds me of the website “Cute Overload” which is (sadly) no more. One of their sections had lots of pics like this, and was called “Cats ‘n’ Racks.”
Betcha, so many wish to be in kitty's place instead!
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I upvoted this because clearly, in total cat fashion, he has knocked over all the books to make his bed.
You’d have to have suction cups for toes to pull this one off successfully.
Note: this post originally had 50 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
I thought this poem would be appropriate Anywhere Cats Sleep Anywhere Submitted By: mmcvaney Cats Sleep Anywhere Cats sleep anywhere, any table, any chair. Top of piano, window-ledge, in the middle, on the edge. Open drawer, empty shoe, anybody's lap will do. Fitted in a cardboard box, in the cupboard with your frocks. Anywhere! They don't care! Cats sleep anywhere. Eleanor Farjeon (1881 - 1965)
So much fluff & cuteness! My kitty can't sleep anywhere but she has some interesting sleeping poses. =D InShot_202...d35b1e.jpg 
I have to stop reading to go find my cat so I can cuddle her for a bit. Every time NO has cat stories..
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This is so cute I always knew cats could sleep anywhere I have one and it sleeps halfway off in little play area and she just sleeps but what a great article.
I remember our cat was once found sleeping on a bucket full of rubble (we have previously taken down a small wall in the house). And it didn't look comfortable, there were a lot of shardy pointy pieces. Yet she looked like she was sleeping on a cloud. I miss this little weirdo so much.
To me, it seems like being a liquid offers a lot of opportunities to sleep in places non-liquid animals can't consider enjoyable. Can't get 'roun'that - I love cats, I love their weirdity and oddness, their approach of how to not give a fug in a carefully celebrated way, and I love the sound of a purring cat - waking up to this sound, looking into the face of a satisfied and happy cat - makes life worth living!
Oh yes, that's the Turkish cat documentary, isn't it?
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Most of these pictures looks like they were Europe or Orient. Americans don't let them in the grocery stores! But, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
I thought this was awesome! My cat can def relate to some of these photos! Loved it! Staff, amazing! Cats, keep sleeping in weird places!! :D
My cat really wants to sleep in the bunnys " cage " 20130130_1...1c0bc3.jpg 
LOL I just wrote and posted this on Instagram three days ago " You sleep on my desk and snooze on my chair You nap on the clean laundry covering my underbritches with hair . Stretched out on a shelf, curled up in the sink There's no place you won't snooze, I think . Sometimes even when I wake at night in my bed I'll find you snoozing and laid on my head ." #cat #catnap
It's hard to believe that cats have skeletons considering how much they are able to contort their bodies
Our 6 year old Tortoise Shell, Lola, loves wrapping herself up in the small rug in my bedroom to take a snooze. Unfortunately, I've tripped over her a few times :D. We still don't know how she manages to coil herself up in that rug
Thank you - food for the soul <3 All innocence and sweetness. When they're asleep :)
Sparky is always doing something questionable..... sigh. IMG_0171-5...5e2e5e.jpg 
Right in the center of a doorway, any doorway, so that I have to step over him. I'm to much of a pushover to make him move.
I thought this poem would be appropriate Anywhere Cats Sleep Anywhere Submitted By: mmcvaney Cats Sleep Anywhere Cats sleep anywhere, any table, any chair. Top of piano, window-ledge, in the middle, on the edge. Open drawer, empty shoe, anybody's lap will do. Fitted in a cardboard box, in the cupboard with your frocks. Anywhere! They don't care! Cats sleep anywhere. Eleanor Farjeon (1881 - 1965)
So much fluff & cuteness! My kitty can't sleep anywhere but she has some interesting sleeping poses. =D InShot_202...d35b1e.jpg
I have to stop reading to go find my cat so I can cuddle her for a bit. Every time NO has cat stories..
Load More Replies... This is so cute I always knew cats could sleep anywhere I have one and it sleeps halfway off in little play area and she just sleeps but what a great article.
I remember our cat was once found sleeping on a bucket full of rubble (we have previously taken down a small wall in the house). And it didn't look comfortable, there were a lot of shardy pointy pieces. Yet she looked like she was sleeping on a cloud. I miss this little weirdo so much.
To me, it seems like being a liquid offers a lot of opportunities to sleep in places non-liquid animals can't consider enjoyable. Can't get 'roun'that - I love cats, I love their weirdity and oddness, their approach of how to not give a fug in a carefully celebrated way, and I love the sound of a purring cat - waking up to this sound, looking into the face of a satisfied and happy cat - makes life worth living!
Oh yes, that's the Turkish cat documentary, isn't it?
Load More Replies... Most of these pictures looks like they were Europe or Orient. Americans don't let them in the grocery stores! But, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
I thought this was awesome! My cat can def relate to some of these photos! Loved it! Staff, amazing! Cats, keep sleeping in weird places!! :D
My cat really wants to sleep in the bunnys " cage " 20130130_1...1c0bc3.jpg
LOL I just wrote and posted this on Instagram three days ago " You sleep on my desk and snooze on my chair You nap on the clean laundry covering my underbritches with hair . Stretched out on a shelf, curled up in the sink There's no place you won't snooze, I think . Sometimes even when I wake at night in my bed I'll find you snoozing and laid on my head ." #cat #catnap
It's hard to believe that cats have skeletons considering how much they are able to contort their bodies
Our 6 year old Tortoise Shell, Lola, loves wrapping herself up in the small rug in my bedroom to take a snooze. Unfortunately, I've tripped over her a few times :D. We still don't know how she manages to coil herself up in that rug
Thank you - food for the soul <3 All innocence and sweetness. When they're asleep :)
Sparky is always doing something questionable..... sigh. IMG_0171-5...5e2e5e.jpg
Right in the center of a doorway, any doorway, so that I have to step over him. I'm to much of a pushover to make him move.
