This is my wife's cat Riley, big cat, 14 years old.
deaf as a post, so he doesn't go out unless he sneaks out. But when he does you can get up close from behind and pick him up. Or if he sees you and you point to the house he usually goes there.
Yes he is soft at least, if you try to cuddle him to much he will leave marks when trying to get away. It is pretty easy to take pictures of him,
due to sleeping most ot the time.
due to sleeping most ot the time.