Stray Puppy Found In The Woods Finds The Perfect Hiding Spot For A Nap At The Vet

Puppies are the ultimate nappers. They can spend up to 20 hours of their day sleeping, and every little bit of shut-eye counts to help these cuties grow big and strong. It makes sense that some of the perfect pupper hide and seek spots also become puppy sleeping sites — all the better for uninterrupted naptime! A viral TikTok proves this point perfectly, as one stray pup found in the woods becomes a comfortable cutie with the perfect hiding spot for a nap at his new vet.

"Hey Gina, can you scoot your chair back," said the TikToker, who had a very good reason for such a seemingly odd question. As the vet technician moves, an absolutely adorable puppy is ever-so-sweetly revealed from under her desk. He's fast asleep with his pink paw outstretched until the TikToker says, "Good morning!" Then, ultimate cuteness ensues as he opens his tired little brown eyes.

"I wish my work had a puppy shelf," said one viewer admiring this resident "office puppy." He's clearly one sleepy pup, too, according to the TikToker. Ever since being rescued from the woods, this little guy basically spends his time finding different, even cuter spots to sleep, like a vet tech's lap. Sounds like a lap of luxury, indeed.

From stray pup to sleeping cutie is exactly the sort of outcome animal lovers hope for. But what should you do if you happen to find a stray dog? First, it's important to move slowly, be cautious, and read a dog's body language. Fearful dogs may bark, growl, or react defensively. In this case, experts recommend contacting an animal rescue immediately rather than interacting — for your and Fido's safety.

As for more receptive canines, be sure to check for any tags or ID when approaching. Pups without collars aren't necessarily strays — they may be lost. Also, take a look at local lost pet listings and post your own found dog report just in case. Then, it may be a good time to visit a nearby vet clinic to see if a dog is microchipped.

Once you're paw-sitive the dog is a stray, you have a few options. For one, you might leave the dog with your local animal shelter. However, dog adoption from animal shelters has slightly decreased in recent years, according to the Shelter Animal Count. Plus, shelters continue to experience overcrowding issues. Fostering a dog can be a great alternative to sheltering. It allows you to offer up a safe temporary home to a stray dog until they are officially adopted. Finally, there's adoption, which means your stray can join the many rescue dogs who found their forever homes and made us cry happy tears.