In fact, many people marvel at how long their pets can lay in the hot sun – certainly long after it seems impossibly warm to us!
Animals not only soak in vitamin D from the sun, but they can ingest it as well as they groom themselves.
So those pets laying in sunbeams really are (re)charging themselves.
Check out these 50 animals who are clearly going out of their way for a good solar charge.
1. Sun buddies
These furry friends are re-charging their batteries together.
Even though there’s plenty of sun to go around, a little extra warmth from a pal never hurts.
Sunbathing buddies from r/aww
2. Stay in the lines
More surface area covered means a faster charge – right?
Sunny Sploot… from r/sploot
3. When there’s just not enough
This cat is still finding a way to take advantage of the strip of sunlight it has.
And it looks like he or she is pleading for more!
4. Sun swine
While pigs love to sunbathe, they also tend to get sunburn just like humans. So watch out!
5. Dog in a box
We’re pretty sure he’s not going to move for quite a while.
6. Get in line
It’s a good thing the sunbeam is so long. Now everyone has ample room to “plug in.”
Warm ray of light! from r/pics
7. Face the light
Mushu is all about soaking up those rays so he can power up for his adventures later in the day.
8. Sun worshipper
It’s the light that counts.
9. Increase surface area
That or he just wants to make sure his tan is even.
10. The sweet spot
And perhaps she’s regulating her sleep cycle with some rays as well.
It’s all about that melatonin!
My dog looks like she is glowing because she loves laying on this one spot where the sun shines straight through a tiny window from r/aww
11. Feeling the warmth
And just look at that adorable ear!
Reddit, meet Cassius. Two weeks ago my mom found him as a stray, and today I found him sunbathing in my kitchen. from r/aww
12. Solar siblings
It almost looks like the kitty ran out of batteries in the middle of playing.
13. What else do you need?
What else could a charging cat want for a great day?
The minute he or she wakes up, that toy will be right there and ready for some action.
14. I feel the power
This dog is drinking it in!
15. Out of energy
We’re not sure how long it takes them to charge, but they sure found the perfect spot to do it.
16. Getting the glow
This little one has already mastered the surface area trick to charge faster.
17. Sun worshipper
Perhaps a trip to the park was tiring and he needed a battery boost before going home.
18. Daylight delight
This little donkey looks like someone let the air out of him.
But we’re sure a few hours of charging time will have him back on his feet.
19. Everybody gets a box
It’s a good thing there are two windows because it doesn’t look like they’re into sharing.
20. Basking baby goat
This cute little baby looks like he needs a little extra to keep that luscious hair growing.
21. A sign from above
But it is clearly seeing the light!
22. Move with the rays
Pretty clever!
You don’t want to waste any time in the shade if recharging is the goal.
23. Puppy power
That explains why they spend the rest of their time napping away.
24. Partial charge
It’s better than letting your batteries run out.
This kitty knows how it’s done.
He found the only sunspot in my home office even though the downstairs living room is full of big sun spots from r/cats
25. At one with nature
Some sun, some fresh air, the wind in his fur – who wouldn’t be recharged after this?
26. Belly up
All that belly sun makes a kitty hungry. That’s totally how it works, right?
27. Beam me up
Either way, we’re pretty sure this cat got a full charge.
28. At 1%
Looks like this little girl didn’t have much left.
She might need a few hours.
29. You win some, you lose some
Once you have the power, you can lord it over whoever you want.
30. Prop it up
This adorable pup looks like he waited until he was almost out of juice to catch those last rays.
31. Sliver of sunshine
At least this little guy can still stretch out the long way.
Soon the sun will be gone, so you’ve got to get it while you can.
32. Left out in the cold
At least this pup was left with a bit of sunlight.
But somehow we don’t think he’s going to be entirely satisfied with that.
33. Quick charge
It couldn’t take more than an hour for a dog this small to charge, right?
34. If you shine it, they will come
They have a sixth sense for this kind of thing.
35. Faulty connection
She still managed to find it though, so props to her!
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36. Charge before use
It looks like this sweet pitbull is thinking about that inconvenience before it goes out to play.
37. All hail, sunshine
This pup is getting maximum energy and warmth and is pretty thankful for it.
38. Without a care in the world
It must have been a long winter!
39. Almost fully charged
Not enough for the whole day, but close.
40. Sun drunk
Overcharging your battery doesn’t make it work any better, unfortunately.
41. Focus the energy
We’re not sure the dog saw it that way to begin with, but it’s sure reaping the benefits of the cone of shame in this pic!
42. Power strip
These cats are certainly taking advantage of it!
43. To each their own
But when there are three sun boxes and three cats, there’s no reason not to claim your own space in case you need to stretch out later.
44. Sun salutation
And that warm glow feels even better in the winter when you’re an indoor cat.
45. I’m melting!
But everyone is alive and well and fully-charged.
46. Belly charge
He looks like he just had the world’s most satisfying meal and is letting the sun help him digest it.
47. Jealous sibling
Sometimes the household pig gets into the sunspot before you do – and we all know what sun hogs they are.
This cat looks like it’s plotting a takeover.
48. Half-charged
Which end you sun is up to you.
A sweet precious baby basking in the sun for your tl pic.twitter.com/qYJ7sTFbIO
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49. Embrace the day
This cute kitty is making sure he takes it all in while he can – and showing his appreciation for the solar battery charger.
50. Charging pad
If you move them, it’s going to take much longer for them to get a full battery.
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