A large, plump ginger tabby cat is lounging relaxed on a colorful outdoor chair cushion. The cat has rich, warm orange fur with classic darker tabby stripes, especially prominent on the head, back and tail. His fur looks thick and soft, slightly ruffled from lying down. He’s resting with his front paws tucked comfortably under his chest in the classic “cat loaf” position, but his hind legs are stretched out to the side in a very laid-back, almost melting pose. His paws have soft pink pads visible at the edges. The cat’s face is looking straight at the camera with a calm, slightly sleepy, but very content expression. His large green eyes are half-open — the typical relaxed “I’m happy and judging you gently” look cats often have. The right eye has a slightly squinted appearance, giving him a tiny bit of rugged character. His white whiskers are long and curve gently forward. He’s sitting on a brightly patterned outdoor cushion with swirling abstract designs in shades of turquoise, teal, light blue, and hints of white and gray. The chair itself has a black metal armrest visible on the left side of the picture.

To a long-lost friend 🖤 Miss you!

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