Get That Vitamin D!

This summer, get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunny weather! Take these kitties' example and get back to nature, even if it's only in your own backyard! For more photos of cute cats basking in the sun, don't forget to check out our Modern Cat Spring/Summer 2017 issue, available now! - ERM

1) Luna

Luna, adopted from a kill shelter, enjoys her freedom with some relaxing outdoor time in the garden, surrounded by lavender flowers. - Luna submitted by Emma

2) Buster

Buster the rescue tabby spends some leisure time climbing a tree. - Buster submitted by Tracy

3) Daisy Blue

Pretty Daisy Blue hangs out beneath the wicker furniture in her backyard, enjoying the sweet floral scent of the blue marguerite flowers. - Daisy Blue submitted by Catherine

4) Itty Bitty Boo

Itty Bitty Boo takes advantage of an accent piece in her mom's garden to get some alone time from her pesky brothers. - Itty Bitty Boo submitted by Caroline C

5) Simon

Simon loves exploring - he looks some handsome nestled here amongst the bluebonnets of Texas. - Simon submitted by Valerie O

6) Leowna

Ukranian-born Leowna sits out in the evening sun on a picnic bench. - Leowna submitted by Olga

7) Rocky

Rocky enjoys the sun, lounging on a fence beneath a tangle of branches. - Rocky submitted by the Stuck family

8) Megumi

Megumi stalks through the fresh green grass. - Megumi submitted by Megan C

9) Daisy

Daisy spends her morning in front of the house in the garden. - Daisy submitted by Katie

10) Kobi

Kobi definitely looks excited to be out and getting some sunlight! - Kobi submitted by Maya

11) Blaze

Blaze, enjoying a lazy summer afternoon on the porch. - Blaze submitted by Marc

12) Mimi, Chewbacca, KittyKat, and Mallow

KittyKat, the white domestic shorthair, is the mom of Mimi, Chewbacca, and Mallow. All four of them are adventurous travelers, and love to journey together on the road. - Submitted by Alley