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Extra Good Therapy Cat

May 15, 2023 By: Summer Samba13 Comments

On her visit to the children's hospital, Summer's human says she is an extra good therapy cat because she did especially well with the kids.

I visited the children’s hospital this week, and my human said I was extra good right from the start. That’s because the first people we saw were a girl in a wheelchair with her mother, and I actually sat in the girl’s lap for a long time! The thing is, I’m not really a lap cat. Usually I jump right off of someone’s lap and won’t stay. But this time I did.

I also visited with another girl in a wheelchair, and also with a mom and daughter who spoke a language my human didn’t understand at all. They seemed really nice, though! Then we headed for the exam rooms and saw some kids and staff there, including a doctor who thought I was cool, and somebody who follows me on TikTok. I did lots of high fives for patients.

I don’t often get to visit both the surgery area and rehab on the same day, but this time I did. There was a boy with his family in pre op, and my human sat me in a chair by his bed so she could show him my tricks. Then we headed over to rehab. I saw a little girl who was working on standing with the help of a rehab nurse. Her mom and grandmother were with her.

The little girl was really happy to see me, and petted me a lot. My human noticed that her hand was bent at an awkward angle, so she made sure she got extra time petting me. Any time a child has an arm or hand that isn’t working the way it should, she figures it is probably a good idea to let them to use it on me, as long as the staff is okay with it. Usually the nurse or other staff member encourages the patient.

So it was a really good visit. All of the children I saw had visible physical challenges today, but I never care about any of that. And at one point somebody dropped a metal cup not far from me and it was loud! But I just twitched my ears. My human says not many cats would be so calm in these situations. But of course I am, because I am a pro at this.

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Comments

  1. Gina says

    May 19, 2023 at 12:02 pm

    I’m so glad you had a good visit. You bring happiness every where you go.

    Reply
  2. Ernie+the+Island+CatS says

    May 17, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    Summer, it’s amazing how you always seem to know what people need.

    Reply
  3. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    May 16, 2023 at 9:24 pm

    You are the best, Summer!

    Reply
  4. Louise Hickford says

    May 16, 2023 at 9:22 pm

    Amazing story, amazing Summer x

    Reply
  5. Catherine A Lingg says

    May 16, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Summer you’re such a pro. It’s heart warming the way you are with sick and disabled humans. So proud of you sweetie

    Reply
  6. meowmeowmans says

    May 16, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    What a sweet and special visit, Summer!

    Reply
  7. Ellen J Pilch says

    May 16, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    That does sound like a wonderful visit. XO

    Reply
  8. Melissa+&+Mudpie says

    May 16, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    You are such a special girl, Summer!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer (and Cats) says

    May 16, 2023 at 2:26 pm

    Thanks, Summer! You’re the best!

    Reply
  10. Sandy says

    May 16, 2023 at 12:09 pm

    Thank you for your service, Summer.

    Reply
  11. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 16, 2023 at 11:19 am

    #1 is at a rehab facility following hip surgery. There’s also a care home in the same facility. One wing of iu apparently has a permanent resident cat!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  12. PAT+K says

    May 16, 2023 at 10:39 am

    Sure sounds like a pro. You surely left them all hoping to
    see you again when there. Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Memories+of+Eric+and+Flynn says

    May 16, 2023 at 12:48 am

    A great visit, Summer. You instinctively know what the patient needs.

    Reply

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