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Celebrity Therapy Cat

August 12, 2021 By: Summer Samba26 Comments

During her latest visit to the children's hospital, Summer discovers she is a celebrity therapy cat when she is recognized from her TikTok.

I was back at the children’s hospital again for this therapy cat visit. The lobby was hopping, with some sort of event going on. Someone told my human there was even a miniature pony there, but we never got to see it.

Since my human could tell I was a little uncomfortable with all the bustle in the lobby today, she took me to the exam rooms right away. I love visiting one on one with patients, so I was looking forward to that. On the way there, a lot of staff stopped to visit me, and a couple of them remembered my name! And a couple more recognized me in my TikTok video that went viral recently. That was a first, to be recognized like a real kitty celebrity!

But the important thing was to brighten people’s day, so we got busy seeing patients in the exam rooms. The first family had a baby who was fascinated by me. The mother mentioned that she hadn’t seen a cat there before, and my human said that the baby wasn’t even born yet the last time we were visiting regularly. “Yep, she’s a Covid baby,” said the dad.

Sometimes the rooms have a flag that reads “Interpreter,” and usually they speak Spanish. A mother in one of these rooms at first waved us off because she spoke almost no English, but my human was actually able to explain our visit in enough Spanish for her to understand and welcome us. Her little boy happily hung out with the “gatita” for a little while.

After the exam rooms, we headed back to the lobby for a little while, and one little girl remembered me from a previous visit. She was a sweet child, and when a girl in a wheel chair rolled up to see me, she introduced herself and was friendly and welcoming. Then we made our way up to the operating area, and a teenaged patient was being rolled out. She had a lot of fun visiting and chatting, while her father held her prosthetic leg.

It was a busy day, with more activity than I was used to, especially after taking such a long break from therapy cat work. So my human made sure I felt okay during the whole visit. She petted me reassuringly when she thought I seemed nervous. And she had me do lots of high fives and gave me lots of treats. These (the treats and tricks) are very grounding for me. Along with making patients and staff happy, it’s important that I’m happy too — and my human always keeps that in mind.

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Comments

  1. Catherine Lingg says

    August 20, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    You do good work Summer. It’s great the way you and your human take care of one another

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  2. Kitties bLue says

    August 16, 2021 at 8:19 am

    Sounds like a great visit for you, Summer, and those at the hospital. Good job making everyone happy! XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer & Kizmet

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  3. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    August 13, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Mee-yow Summer an Miss Janiss you make a GRATE teem!!!
    Once you get a few more vissitss under yore harness wee betss you will bee back inn THE swing of thingss!
    Yore a wunderful Kitty Girl <3
    **purrss** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} LadyMew

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  4. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    August 13, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Oh you wonderful girl, I’m so glad to see you back to work again!

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  5. Cathy Keisha says

    August 12, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    You do great work. Too bad MSK doesn’t allow cat or in people in during infusions. It must be sad to see kids in the hospital.

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  6. Mary McNeil says

    August 12, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    It’s great that your huMom has mastered enough Spanish to be able to talk to people about her “pequena gatita” !

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  7. Melissa & Mudpie says

    August 12, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful visit!

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  8. KaY griffith says

    August 12, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    So glad you made so many happy and comfortable today. So glad you have a wonderful human that makes sure you are also taken care of Summer.

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  9. Ellen Pilch says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    You and your human are so kind to spread joy like this. And you are definitely a celebrity. XO

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  10. The Swiss Cats says

    August 12, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    That sounds like a busy day ! Purrs

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  11. LESLEY CASTLE says

    August 12, 2021 at 11:30 am

    Glad you and your Mom are out and about <3

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  12. Truman says

    August 12, 2021 at 10:37 am

    I love reading about your therapy visits! I’m glad your mom watches out for when you might get overwhelmed with too much activity.

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  13. Indulgedfurries says

    August 12, 2021 at 10:34 am

    Yay, you’re back to your therapy visits. I’m sure you’ll adjust to the hard work quickly. I bet the patients really enjoy seeing you.

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  14. Brian Frum says

    August 12, 2021 at 10:33 am

    The work you do is amazing sweet Summer and I know you make those patients smile when you visit!

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  15. CJ says

    August 12, 2021 at 8:49 am

    We love reading about your therapy visits Summer. You do such great work!

    Purrs,
    Angel CJ and the gang (Mosby, Fluffy, Angel Cosmo and Angel Mia)

    Reply
  16. Eastside Cats says

    August 12, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Summer, your visits mean so very much to the patients, their families, and the staff!
    It’s good to read that you’ve resumed your therapy visits.
    And a huge thank you and hugs for your mom’s kind comments about The PO’M.
    Such a shock, but the blogging community has really helped!

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  17. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb says

    August 12, 2021 at 8:36 am

    Summer, you are so very calm! I, Marv, am very leery of people and I don’t even like it when my Mom moves too quickly (good thing she is old and decrepit) . I am in awe! You look marvellous in your work clothes!

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  18. Pat k says

    August 12, 2021 at 6:26 am

    What and exciting and happy day for you. You are going and
    doing so much now. I can picture the excited and happy
    patients (and staff) when you visit.

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  19. The Florida Furkids says

    August 12, 2021 at 6:08 am

    It’s wonderful that you can bring such joy to these children.

    The Florida Furkids

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  20. Ernie the Island Cat says

    August 12, 2021 at 5:10 am

    Glad you were able to go back to the hospital, Summer. It sounds like an eventful visit.

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  21. Katie Isabella says

    August 12, 2021 at 4:11 am

    Summer, my mom loves you.

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  22. MARIETTE VANDENMUNCKHOF-VEDDER says

    August 12, 2021 at 2:07 am

    Dearest Summer,
    Happy that you could make the rounds again!
    You no doubt earn those treats.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    Reply
  23. LESLEY CASTLE says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:44 am

    So glad to see you and your Mom doing visits again <3

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  24. Carrie says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:25 am

    That is so wonderful you made some kids happy! Your work sounds so fun!

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  25. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:14 am

    I think everyone was happy to be able to see you doing your work again, Summer.

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  26. Mickey's Musings says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:03 am

    Your person looks out for you really well Summer.
    I am glad you had a good visit.
    It sounds like the children were very happy you stopped in to see them 🙂
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply

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