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You are here: Home / Diary / Feel-Good Therapy Cat Visit

Feel-Good Therapy Cat Visit

February 27, 2018 By: Summer Samba42 Comments

therapy cat making a feel-good hospital visit

Yes, I was back at the hospital already! I’ve been having so much fun going out that my human thought she would schedule more visits this week. She worries a lot about burning me out… but then I have such a good time, it’s clear I want more.

fitness path at hospital

Monday is not a usual day for us, and the parking lot was full, so we parked on the street. It was a nice day, and we did not have to walk very far at all. We passed this sign on the way to the hospital entrance, and it made my human feel a little bit more fit.

We were the only team for this visit, and my human decided to focus more on the wings with the adults, since the children saw us on Thursday. She wanted to make sure that people saw me who hadn’t already… but the funny thing is that one of the first guys we saw remembered me from a month ago!

We stopped by the Cancer Center, since I didn’t get a chance to visit on Thursday. I got to do something I don’t think I’ve done before — visit with someone who was getting chemo! My human feels bad for people who have to go through that. She has had friends who’ve gotten chemo (and in fact, we have a friend right now going through it), and she has seen the toll it takes on them. So we were really glad to brighten this young woman’s day. She loved me!

One of the bed-ridden patients we saw in the Skilled Nursing wing has a girlfriend who is also going through cancer treatments up in Portland, OR. He was down here dealing with something with his leg, but he normally lives up there, with his girlfriend and his Sphynx. He had lots of fun visiting with me, and talking about his cat, who sounds like a really awesome guy! His mother showed up partway through our visit, and she enjoyed meeting me too.

My final visit of the day was up at the behavioral medicine ward. That’s a requirement for Monday visits, and we have to be there at a certain time. They set my human and me up in a workroom, and bring the patients out to see me. At first the employee who’s in charge said there were going to be three people, but then two more wanted to see me too. They all had so much fun with me, and everybody wanted photos with me. Several of them had cats at home.

Nobody I saw today was in a great amount of pain, but they needed to see me as much as the people who need healing purrs to help them forget how badly their bodies hurt. Sometimes hearts need healing at least as much as bodies do. In fact, I think healing hearts also helps heal bodies. So I was really happy to be of service today.

In case you are wondering about how we therapy pets cope with our visits, the organization tells the humans to expect us to be tired afterwards. This isn’t true of me a lot of the time. Like with this visit, a few minutes after we got home, I found my Neko Fly toy and dragged it over to my human so we could play! This particular visit really energized me!

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Comments

  1. Marv says

    March 3, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Summer, you have a good heart! I believe when you energize people they energize you!
    Purrs
    Marv

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  2. Toffee ripple Fuzzypants says

    March 1, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Summer,
    Yoo are so beautiful that everyone wants to see yoo!
    Toffee

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  3. LUNA says

    March 1, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    What a busy week; you made many people happy

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  4. Emmit and Mimi says

    March 1, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    Our lady works in a Cancer Center and the patients are some of the most gracious and inspiring people she has ever met!
    Thank you both for all you do to bring joy and love to people of every need in life!

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  5. Emmit and Mimi says

    March 1, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Our last works in a Cancer Center and the patients are some of the most gracious and inspiring people she has ever met!
    Thank you both for all you do to bring joy and love to people of every need in life!

    Reply
  6. Kitties Blue says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:53 am

    You are a really bright kitty, Summer. Healing hearts is very important. We think it is great that you and your human do this. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

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  7. Valentine says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I think you were destined for that line of work, Summer. You are a natural! My good furr-iend Moet the Blind kitty has a momma that is going through cancer treatments right now, too. I sure wish there was no such thing as cancer. Hugs and healing purrs to all the patients.

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  8. Teddy says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:45 am

    Being a therapy cat is a HUGE job but you really do love it don’t you Summer! I know that you bring a lot of happiness to those you visit and that is a very big deal believe me……it takes people’s minds off of themselves and their difficulties for a while – and it’s a REAL gift.

    Love, Teddy

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  9. meowmeowmans says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Summer, you have found your true calling! You were born to be a therapy cat!

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  10. William's Kith & Kin says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    The healing power of cats is indisputable!

    Reply
  11. Ratty says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    I’m glad you’re so good at this. You help a lot of people feel a bit better.

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  12. Purrjamm Cats says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Awww you do such great work. We are so proud of you and your mom Summer. You make the world better. Purrs

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  13. Cathy Keisha says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    You are a rock star but I’ve said that before. I wouldn’t think you’d be allowed in while someone was having chemo but they prolly need the distraction more than anyone.

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  14. LP says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    We agree, it is often torn hearts that tear the mind and body asunder ; once the heart heals, the body is also often on its’ way to wellness.

    You were seemingly born to help people Summer. Good job all aorund! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    I am glad you made so many more people feel happy, Summer.
    You are so right about hearts need healing too. Sometimes it seems that they never will, and I know that just being able to pet you will help so much.

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  16. mommakatandherbearcat says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    We know you work wonders, Summer!

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  17. Roby Sweet says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    You’re such a special kitty, Summer! 🙂

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  18. Lola says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    You’re a very insightful kitty, Summer. We agree… healing hearts can definitely heal the rest of the body. Paws up for a great visit@

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  19. The Swiss Cats says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    We’re glad you have so much fun doing your job, Summer ! You do a pawsome work for people ! Purrs

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  20. sakkyhicks says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Sweet Summer I love to read about your outings. You spread joy wherever you go even tome via the internet. Would be lovely to see you in real though

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  21. Katie Isabella says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Summer, I know I have said this so many times but I want to say it again. I am very proud of your Human for getting the required training and then… training YOU. Your intelligence gave you the ability to conquer this awesome undertaking. I could not be more proud of the two of you. HUGS. Thank you for what you are doing and I know you Summer, here being carefully guarded and watched for any stresses.

    Reply
  22. Madi and Mom says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Summer what an wonderful Feline ambassador you are and we appreciate it
    Hugs madi and mom

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  23. Ellen Pilch says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Sounds like you spread a lot of joy. I feel very bad for those going through chemo too, it is so harsh on a body.

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  24. Melissa & Mudpie says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:54 am

    You’re a little angel here on earth, Summer!

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  25. Eastside Cats says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:47 am

    Adorable AND strong…that’s our Summer!

    Reply
  26. Grace says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:33 am

    You never cease to amaze…

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  27. Random Felines says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:24 am

    we have said it before, but we are so proud of you and your human for reaching out to help people who need some cat therapy

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  28. The Florida Furkids says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:21 am

    It’s such a wonderful thing you do!

    The Florida Furkids

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  29. Laila and Minchie says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:21 am

    You are just so awesome, Summer, in the joy you bring those who are dealing with their health issues.

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  30. Toby and Leia says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:16 am

    Summer, you were truly born for this work. Not everyone finds their niche in life.

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  31. The Island Cats says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:28 am

    We don’t think you could ever burn out, Summer. 🙂

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  32. Spitty the Kitty says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:28 am

    I bet you are the very best thing in these patients’ day, Summer. Especially for the ones who are missing their own kitties at home XOXOXO

    Reply
  33. Margie says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:15 am

    Great job Summer putting a smile on those people’s faces.

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  34. Christine Carroll says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:18 am

    Summer you’re such an angel for visiting these sick people I bet you make their day when you visit. I wish we were allowed therapy cats especially like you when I was going through my chemo I know it would have helped me. Hugs to a beautiful gorgeous caring girl and of course your mom too.

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  35. Tamago says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:18 am

    What a wonderful visit, Summer. I agree hearts need healing and they also help heal bodies. You make those patients’ hearts heal – it’s a good cycle!

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  36. Brian Frum says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:02 am

    We are so proud of the difference you are making in so many lives sweet Summer!

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  37. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:18 am

    It sounds as if you are doing work you love and that is beneficial to so many humans. Mommy knows those times she has been stuck in the hospital she would have loved visiting with a cat or dog, because we always make her feel so much better when she is here sick. And she says it is amazing how we can always tell when she doesn’t feel good, because when she doesn’t feel good we are VERY VERY GOOD and we spend all our time sitting near or on her. And it doesn’t have to be physical it can be emotional cats are very healing (well dogs are too but…) and sometimes you just need a cat to pet when you are scared or tired to make you feel better.

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  38. Teddy westlife says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:49 am

    You are doing good work Summer!

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  39. Mickey's Musings says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:09 am

    We are happy that you bring so much joy to the people in hospital.We are sure your visits do wonders for them.
    Good to see that this visit got you in a playful mood too 🙂
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  40. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:58 am

    You’re such a darling girl, I bet everyone who sees you instantly feels better!

    Reply
  41. Amy says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Such a good kitty.

    Reply
  42. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:22 am

    You were born for this job, Summer. And healing hearts is important too.

    Reply

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