It happens to all of us. We wake up early, feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day, only to find that our partner—or our kids—are still sound asleep and not quite ready to join us. The same dynamic seems to exist in the animal world too, and it’s nothing short of adorable when we get to witness it firsthand. While many cats and dogs love to sleep snuggled up together, sometimes one of them wakes up with a burst of energy, eager to play, while the other just wants to keep snoozing.

In this heart-melting moment, an energetic cat decides it’s time to wake up her sleepy canine companion. At first, she’s gentle and sweet. She softly rubs her head against his face, clearly hoping that her affectionate gesture will do the trick. But when her doggy friend doesn’t even flinch, she moves on to Plan B. With her tiny paws, the funny cat starts massaging his neck, clearly trying her best to stir him from his peaceful slumber and hopes it wakes her dog friend up. Her persistence is both funny and touching.
Despite her efforts, the dog remains unbothered and stays curled up in dreamland. Realizing that her attempts might be in vain, the cat finally gives up—not in frustration, but in the sweetest way possible. She rolls up beside him and nestles close, giving in to the coziness of the moment. It’s in that instant that we see just how close these two animals really are. Their bond is undeniable.
Watch this adorably funny cat trying everything as she wakes up a sleepy dog…
Watching this charming interaction reminds us that love and friendship transcend species. And it does make you wonder—has the dog ever returned the favor and tried waking her up for some early morning fun? If so, that’s a video we’d love to see too.
Please share this funny video of a cat doing her best as she wakes up her sleepy dog friend with your friends and family.