30 Dogs and Cats Cozying Up for the Holidays
Houzz users shared pictures of their pets laying low, getting their nap on and taking advantage of winter downtime
Annie Thornton
December 25, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff
The annual seasonal frenzy of buying gifts, baking desserts and entertaining guests is finally drawing to a close. Now we get to relax and enjoy the holidays. Here’s something we hope will add even more seasonal cheer to your holiday wrap-up.
We asked you to share your best photos of your pets getting cozy at home for the holidays — and you responded with more than 200 photos of and stories about your favorite furry friends. We wish we could share them all, but here are 30 cozy cats and dogs that caught our eye. (We all might consider taking a page from their books for a more chill and relaxed holiday season.)
We asked you to share your best photos of your pets getting cozy at home for the holidays — and you responded with more than 200 photos of and stories about your favorite furry friends. We wish we could share them all, but here are 30 cozy cats and dogs that caught our eye. (We all might consider taking a page from their books for a more chill and relaxed holiday season.)
Cozy by the Fire
This husky-wolf mix gets some ZZZs in in front of a roaring fire in his stunning cabin in Lake Tahoe, California, in a photo uploaded by Talie Jane Interiors.
This husky-wolf mix gets some ZZZs in in front of a roaring fire in his stunning cabin in Lake Tahoe, California, in a photo uploaded by Talie Jane Interiors.
From Celeste: “Rocky is a rescue whippet who found his forever home with us in December 2013, after being bounced twice on Craigslist.” Rocky looks like he’s settled in nicely in this photo taken during his first Christmas with his forever family.
Here, Kathy Metzler’s French bulldog Josephine cozies up in front of a roaring fire. “Love her to bits,” Metzler says.
Here’s another pooch who dressed up for their fireplace picture. With that festive green scarf, he or she is sure to stay cozy inside — as long as they’re willing to keep it on, that is. This photo was uploaded by No.
The floor can be a great spot to sprawl out, but Colorlk’s black-and-white cat has made the space even more comfy by resourcefully using a piece of firewood as a pillow.
We might not all support Odin’s football team, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: kristen_serumgard’s dog sure has the best spot in the house.
Irena F’s cat Lucy isn’t afraid to get too close to the flames as she basks in the heat and light of the fire.
When it comes to finding a comfortable reclining position, to each his own. “Sherlock loves to lounge at the fireplace,” Green Lizard Landscape says.
Mkjourney’s pup Ellie keeps her company in front of the fire at their lake house. “One of my favorite pics of Ellie and me,” Mkjourney says.
Karen Huxtable’s cat Bunga can take in the view of the living room from this elevated perch — not to mention she totally matches it. “Bunga loves lounging on her color-coordinated rocking chair,” Huxtable says.
Comfy on the Couch
Rachel Miller says Phoebe enjoys cuddling by the stone fireplace. “When she gets too hot, Phoebe moves back to her perch on the couch,” Miller says.
Rachel Miller says Phoebe enjoys cuddling by the stone fireplace. “When she gets too hot, Phoebe moves back to her perch on the couch,” Miller says.
It looks like Amy Hansen’s dog Cleo might be a little possessive of the family couch. Or maybe she’s just looking for a friend to come over and join her.
Some of us could take a lesson on finding our angles from Pamela Molina-Ismael’s dog. The snazzy sweatshirt doesn’t hurt, either.
During a two-day power outage, mindy_mahmoudi’s family had no choice but to snuggle together around the fire. “Dogs and humans both grateful for our fireplace,” she says.
Denyse Pettersson’s dog Luna seems to have mastered the art of après-ski perfectly. Here she is relaxing at her vacation home at Wintergreen ski resort in Virginia.
JoJo Palko’s dog Albus is obviously a Kansas City Chiefs fan, and it’s also clear that he’s a fan of getting comfy. “The couch with lots of blankets makes a nice cozy spot for Albus,” Palko says.
Lounging Around
Ashley D. says her Newfoundland is lounging around for one reason only: “Jun hanging out waiting for pets!”
Ashley D. says her Newfoundland is lounging around for one reason only: “Jun hanging out waiting for pets!”
What might stevieanddakota’s rescue dogs Gracie and Chunk be dreaming about? Belly scratches? Endless dog treats?
From HU-768989138: “Penny’s favourite lounging spot year round, but this time of year she has some festive companions.” We wonder if she even notices?
Marina Clough-Samko’s pups look ready for a nap. Luckily, one of them has a comfy pillow to rest on.
See more great pets: Thanks to everyone for sharing your photos here. Feel free to add your pet photos in the Comments too, and happy holidays!
See more great pets: Thanks to everyone for sharing your photos here. Feel free to add your pet photos in the Comments too, and happy holidays!
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That Sherlock is such a typical Setter! Love them!
Loved the pets and the pictures are awesome! Our kitty sleeps all over the house! But mostly on his tower!