Thanks for all the replies.
Notice that she didn't get lifted higher than knee level in the photo.
She also lets out a long Meeeeeeeeeeoooooooooowwwwww when we try to pick her up.
The funny thing is if you are sitting on the floor she is all over you!

Now I have the urge to look up Macy's Parade Balloons on Google, I think they have a Garfield one that may resemble Samantha.