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You are here: Home / Diary / A Busy Therapy Cat Day at the Hospital

A Busy Therapy Cat Day at the Hospital

June 25, 2019 By: Summer Samba33 Comments

Summer pays a visit to one of her regular hospitals, and has a very busy therapy cat day seeing patients.

I got to visit one of my regular hospitals this weekend. In fact, it was the first hospital I visited almost exactly three years ago after I got my therapy cat certification. You never know what to expect when you get there. It’s different every time. This Sunday, there were lots of patients, so I had a very busy therapy cat day! I’ll tell you the highlights.

Before we could even start our first visit, the doctor walked in and needed to talk to the patient. So my human promised her that we’d return later. The next woman we saw was in bed, and her daughter was there. While I snuggled with the patient, she chattered away in Spanish, and her daughter translated for her. They were both really big animal lovers. I visited a couple of really nice men, and also with the nurses. The nurses always make a big deal over me, and I enjoy that! One man patient was sitting up, and his wife said he was allergic to pet hair — but she really wanted to see me. So I spent time with her, and she brought us in so her husband could at least look at me, because she thought I was so cute and novel.

After we finished with the other patients in the section, we returned to the first woman, and spent lots of time with her. She loved me a lot, so I wanted to make sure she had quality time with me. My human does her best to remember to return when she tells someone we will, and it was obvious this patient really, really wanted to see me.

The second section was a little quieter but we still had patients to visit. One lady was sitting in a chair and while she petted me, she chatted for a long time. Usually patients don’t talk about what is going on with them, but she did. She wanted to go home really badly, but she said the doctors had found something. She was a very sweet lady, and a doctor walked in just as we were wrapping up our visit. As we left, we heard him tell her he was an oncologist, and it is a good thing our backs were turned to the woman, because my human’s face just fell. It was a very sad moment.

The last woman we visited spoke only Spanish, and there was no one to translate for her. That didn’t matter because I just snuggled with her and purred for as long as she wanted. And really, that’s the important part anyway.

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Comments

  1. Lesley Castle says

    September 7, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    You and your mom are so loving and devoted….

    Reply
  2. Xenabobb says

    July 31, 2019 at 9:34 am

    So nice of you and your human to brighten the days of those hospital patients!

    Reply
  3. selina says

    June 28, 2019 at 6:04 am

    You spread so much love. We are proud to be your friend.

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  4. Lauren says

    June 27, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    Awesome news about fur baby visits to human patients in need! Excellent therapy.

    Reply
  5. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    June 27, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Meeow Summer you did furabuluss once again!!! Bet yore bettur than all THE Blood Pressure medss inn THE werld!!!
    Mee admirss you so-o much!
    **purrsss** BellaDharma

    Reply
  6. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says

    June 27, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    *IF*, I ever have to go to a hospital again…I hope it will be close to where you are Summer, cause you for sure would brighten up my day, as you do to countless others. Thanks for faithfully doing this for so many. You are loved and your love given to others in return is pricelss:)

    Reply
  7. Karen Woods says

    June 26, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    Loves Summer and Janiss, for doing this. You are both amazing.

    Reply
  8. JaneA says

    June 26, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    You’re doing great work, Summer. I can imagine how much a visit from a lovely cat such as yourself would have brightened my day during my hospital visits!

    Reply
  9. Katie Isabella says

    June 26, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    I love when you have therapy visits Summer..and I love to hear about them and how you do. XX

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  10. Catscue Catmom says

    June 26, 2019 at 8:50 am

    Purrs for all you and your Mom do Summer. Thanks for sharing your visits, I always love reading about them. (even though they always make me tear up).

    Reply
  11. meowmeowmans says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    Summer, purrs and snuggles transcend all language barriers. We love that you work your magic with all those people. 🙂

    Reply
  12. LoneSTARCATS says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    Great work Summer – I know ya did a lot of people a lotta good.

    Reply
  13. William's Kith & Kin says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    You are a ray of sunshine in the lives of these folks, Summer.

    Reply
  14. selina says

    June 25, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    Poor lady. I’m glad you were there for her.

    You’re so special – and so is your mama.

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  15. Melissa & Mudpie says

    June 25, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Purrs for the lady with the oncologist. I’m so glad you were there for her.

    Reply
  16. The Poupounette Gang says

    June 25, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    Purring is an international language that transcends all boundaries!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  17. Rene S says

    June 25, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    You do such good work, Summer. Everyone there must really appreciate it. Paws up to you!

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  18. Jacqueline says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    You do such an important and wonderful job helping others who are in a sad place, beautiful Summer…It is really awesome that you spread so much joy to those in need of cheering up, sweetie…Your human is pretty amazing too!…XO…J, Halle, Sukki

    Reply
  19. The Swiss cats says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Your purrs and snuggles bring joy to all these people, it’s wonderful, Summer ! Purrs

    Reply
  20. Ellen Pilch says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

    That is so sad about the lady with cancer, but you made her happy while you were there. XO

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  21. Cathy Keisha says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:03 am

    I’m glad you are of service too. I think that sweet lady needed you more AFTER that oncologist came in. I’ll bet she didn’t want to be alone and needed some soft furz to cry into.

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  22. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    June 25, 2019 at 8:16 am

    We feel so bad for the lady whose oncologist walked in. We’re glad you were there to bring her some comfort.

    Reply
  23. Teddy says

    June 25, 2019 at 7:36 am

    That’s right Summer…..purrs and snuggles need no words……they “speak” in a special language.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  24. Eastside Cats says

    June 25, 2019 at 6:41 am

    Your purrs need no translation, Summer! The whole world knows that it means: LOVE!

    Reply
  25. Pat K says

    June 25, 2019 at 6:40 am

    I always like to read about those visits.
    How nice for the patients that you get
    in to see them.

    Reply
  26. Purrjamm Cats says

    June 25, 2019 at 6:23 am

    It’s wonderful that you are able to provide comfort to those in need. Sometimes all we can do is to make happy memorable moments that last a life time. We are sorry for sad times. You girls are a God send. Purrs

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  27. Brian Frum says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:50 am

    You are such a sweetie Summer and we’re so glad to deliver some happy to those patients!

    Reply
  28. The Island Cats says

    June 25, 2019 at 5:06 am

    Another great visit, Summer! You helped those people feel good.

    Reply
  29. Robin says

    June 25, 2019 at 4:05 am

    Summer, you are a beautiful cat inside and out!❤️❤️❤️

    Reply
  30. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    June 25, 2019 at 1:48 am

    Your visits are hugely important Summer and you do a great job as a therapist!

    Reply
  31. Mickey's Musings says

    June 25, 2019 at 1:09 am

    The last patient you saw proves that your visits are necessary and appreciated.
    We believe that cat therapy goes a long way to helping people feel better.
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  32. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:48 am

    I am glad you were able to comfort the lady before the oncologist went in. I wish she had family with her because his words most likely brought her world crashing down.
    You and your human do very good work bringing joy and comfort to people.

    Reply
  33. The kitties of purring pines says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:21 am

    Great job, Summer!

    Reply

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