The Sacred Sunbeam: 25 Cats Who’ve Claimed Their Summer Thrones

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• There’s just something about a sun-soaked cat that warms the heart faster than a July afternoon. Maybe it’s the way they flop dramatically on the porch like royalty on holiday, or how they turn every backyard into a private beach retreat. Even the tiniest kitten can suddenly become a majestic, sun-worshipping lion in the glow of summer.

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• Whether they’re chasing dust motes in the golden light or curling up for a sun-fueled nap, these whiskered wonders bring that extra dose of joy that turns any summer moment into something magical. So if you need a little warm-and-fuzzy sunshine for the soul, this collection of glowing, summery cats is your one-way ticket to cozy, purrfect bliss.

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  via @uraspie1
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• This is not a cat, this is a solar panel, charging its energy through fur antennas and toe beans. Or, as we like to put it - absolute purrfection.

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  via @surprised_freddie

• When cats expose their bellies, they feel the most relaxed and comfortable - and that's how the sun makes them feel.

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  via @archie.thetabby
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• Cats are known to find the one spot where the sun shines on, and claim it as their own. 200% cat behavior.

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  via @queenmoochie_cat
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  via @mr_garden_cat
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  via @lando_and_ancho
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  via @les_savy_trav

• When the hooman decides to have a bit of shade, the cat goes behind the curtain to soak up the sun. Ameowzing thought.

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  via @barkleyscontenthouse
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  via @basilsybilcats
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• What a pawrfect, sun-filled catio! No wonder the cat sunbathes there like it's his full-time job.

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  via @uniii.cat
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  via @oscar_x_felix
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  via @iammelwells

• You can be sure a cat will find the sunniest spot to lounge in.

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  via @toothless_and_pudding
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