A light-skinned human hand holds a small, short-haired tabby kitten with its back against the hand, presenting its ventral side

A light-skinned human hand holds a small, short-haired tabby kitten with its back against the hand, presenting its ventral side. The kitten displays brown, black, and tan striped fur, prominent greenish-grey eyes, and a sparsely furred, light-colored abdomen with distinct dark spots. Its front paws are raised. The immediate background is an upholstered surface, likely a couch or chair, with a dark greenish-grey base and a faded gold, ornate pattern, exhibiting signs of wear including pulled threads. This scene is located in Yellowknife, Canada.