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Ranging from the smug to the foolish and the all-out Cheshire cat smiles, these adorable cats will certainly improve your day, no matter how awesome or tough it's been.

We also all know cats are mysterious, so where do these adorable animal smiles come from? Strangely enough, the ones on their faces aren't true smiles, as their facial muscles are not the same as humans. So, technically, smiling animals aren't really smiling. More often than not, your cute cat will express happiness via the obvious purring, closing their eyes, and relaxing their head backward.

Anyway, we'd love to hear which of our happy animals are your favorites, and as always, feel free to submit your own examples of smiling cats and happiness!

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Cat Laughing

Cat Laughing

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Happy Cat

Happy Cat

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I Think My Girlfriends Cat Is Pretty Happy At Home

I Think My Girlfriends Cat Is Pretty Happy At Home

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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#9

My Friends Cat Is Always Smiling

My Friends Cat Is Always Smiling

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Shironeko Is The Happiest And Sleepiest Cat Ever

Shironeko Is The Happiest And Sleepiest Cat Ever

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Tuffy Is Happy To Meet You

Tuffy Is Happy To Meet You

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He's A Happy Cat

He's A Happy Cat

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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My Cat Is A Smiling Fool

My Cat Is A Smiling Fool

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Kitty Smile

Kitty Smile

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Smiling Kitten

Smiling Kitten

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Cuddling His Mum

Cuddling His Mum

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My Cat Sometimes Makes Very Funny Faces

My Cat Sometimes Makes Very Funny Faces

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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But I Really Want It, Please

But I Really Want It, Please

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That's Funny

That's Funny

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Happy 'stache Cat

Happy 'stache Cat

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Smiling Sméagol, The Happy Cat

Smiling Sméagol, The Happy Cat

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Happiest Cat

Happiest Cat

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Happy Dreams

Happy Dreams

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Kovue Smiling For The Camera

Kovue Smiling For The Camera

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Happy Cat

Happy Cat

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Never Trust A Smiling Cat

Never Trust A Smiling Cat

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Happy Cat!

Happy Cat!

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Let's Smile

Let's Smile

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Chin Scratches Are The Best

Chin Scratches Are The Best

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And 'pose'

And 'pose'

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A Smile A Day Keeps The Doctor Away - This Is Really The Way She Looks

A Smile A Day Keeps The Doctor Away - This Is Really The Way She Looks

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Romy Kitten Laughs

Romy Kitten Laughs

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Sunny Smiles Like This. Cute, Eh?

Sunny Smiles Like This. Cute, Eh?

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Smile For The Camera

Smile For The Camera

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Puma Cat!

Puma Cat!

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Yakari

Yakari

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

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My Cat Is Either Really Happy Or Really High On Catnip

My Cat Is Either Really Happy Or Really High On Catnip

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Frowny Cat?

Frowny Cat?

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Happy Kitty

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Handsome Sam Smiles...

Handsome Sam Smiles...

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She's One Happy Kitty

She's One Happy Kitty

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Smile

Smile

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Sev Happy And Chillin' Like A Villain.

Sev Happy And Chillin' Like A Villain.

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Smiling Cat

Smiling Cat

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Siva Having A Pleasant Dream...

Siva Having A Pleasant Dream...

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#52

"she Loves Me, She Loves Me Not..."

"she Loves Me, She Loves Me Not..."

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The Vampire Smile

The Vampire Smile

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Happy Sleeping Cat

Happy Sleeping Cat

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#55

Chilli's Smile/sleep Mode

Chilli's Smile/sleep Mode

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#56

Lets Eat All The Flowers!

Lets Eat All The Flowers!

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Loungin' Larry

Loungin' Larry

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Joe On My Lap

Joe On My Lap

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Life.of.meow

Life.of.meow

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"gords" Was Thrilled To Go Outside :)

"gords" Was Thrilled To Go Outside :)

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Shi Fu My Softy Scottish Fold Smiling.

Shi Fu My Softy Scottish Fold Smiling.

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Ms. Kirby 'of Orange'

Ms. Kirby 'of Orange'

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Just Keep Smiling ~ :3

Just Keep Smiling ~ :3

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Ziva Laughing At Her Dad!

Ziva Laughing At Her Dad!

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Happy In The Sunshine!

Happy In The Sunshine!

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Meishu The Vamp Kitty

Meishu The Vamp Kitty

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The Happiest Cat

The Happiest Cat

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Rogo Only Smiles If You Scratch His Belly.

Rogo Only Smiles If You Scratch His Belly.

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Charlie Is Happy

Charlie Is Happy

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Happy To Be At Vets...yea,right

Happy To Be At Vets...yea,right

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I Need Dis!

I Need Dis!

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Maze Smileling In His Sleep

Maze Smileling In His Sleep

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My Happy Happy Peanut

My Happy Happy Peanut

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So Happy I Can't Contain It!

So Happy I Can't Contain It!

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Our Cat

Our Cat

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Mouse Boy

Mouse Boy

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Katmanduie

Katmanduie

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Sheba Thinks Chin Pets Are The Best!

Sheba Thinks Chin Pets Are The Best!

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Good Mooornin'

Good Mooornin'

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Mr Biscuits Having A Smiley Dream

Mr Biscuits Having A Smiley Dream

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Funny Cat

Funny Cat

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Smiling Eyes

Smiling Eyes

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Funny Face Fify

Funny Face Fify

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My Smiling Kittens ;)

My Smiling Kittens ;)

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Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams

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My Cat Is Sleeping

My Cat Is Sleeping

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Happy Sleeping Kitty

Happy Sleeping Kitty

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Smiling Mickey On My Lap.... :)

Smiling Mickey On My Lap.... :)

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Probando

Probando

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