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You are here: Home / Diary / Getting Back to Therapy Cat Normal

Getting Back to Therapy Cat Normal

July 29, 2021 By: Summer Samba22 Comments

Summer returns to the children's hospital, as things get back to therapy cat normal.

I went back to the children’s hospital for my second therapy cat visit there since pandemic restrictions eased. Slowly, things are getting back to normal. The humans are all still wearing masks, of course, and they take my human’s temperature when she checks in. But this time, the log in notebook has returned, along with the badge that gets us in the exam rooms and other areas.

I got to work almost immediately, since there were a couple of children with their dads near the front desk. And right at the front of the waiting area was a girl whose face lit up as soon as she saw me. Crutches leaned up against the chair she was sitting in, and her hands were bent at an awkward angle. But that did not stop her from petting me and touching my soft fur. Not one bit. It was nice to spend quality time with her, and we lingered since the lobby was quiet.

Once we went to the exam area, my human and I found out why the lobby was so quiet — everyone was in the exam rooms! We were very busy there, going from room to room. I visited with lots of tween and teen aged girls. They were all very sweet and gentle with me, and their mothers asked lots of questions about me, my breed, and my therapy cat work. We also visited with lots of staff in the hallway, and a bunch of them took my photo!

On the way back through the waiting area and lobby, we visited with some more children, including a girl and a dad, who talked about their own cat. After that we went upstairs, but it was quiet. Only a couple of people were in the rehab waiting area, and they had finished with the patients in pre-op. The staff and patients who were still there enjoyed me a lot! One girl who had been operated on a while ago said, “I wish you had been here when I was operated on!” My human said, “Me too.” We missed so much when we weren’t able to visit.

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  1. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says

    August 22, 2021 at 7:20 am

    Epic news Summer, and we know that mew will have filled their day with sunshine!

    Reply
  2. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    July 31, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    HURRAH!! Yore back in busyness so to meow!! Soundss like a grate theraoee vissit Summer! Bet you cheered efurryone up!
    Wee get cheered up just reedin of yore adventuress…..
    ***purrss*** BellaDharma an ::huggiess}} LadyMew

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  3. Marv and Mom says

    July 31, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    Summer, we are so happy that you can go back to work! You do such a terrific job! When our Dad was in the hospital he really really looked forward to the pet visits!

    Reply
  4. Charles Huss says

    July 31, 2021 at 5:42 am

    I’m so glad you can do therapy visits again. I had to go to an assisted living place yesterday and it was locked down like the lab on Andromeda Strain.

    Reply
  5. Katie Isabella says

    July 31, 2021 at 4:33 am

    I love that you are able to go back Summer. It’s just right for you to do.

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  6. Christy Paws says

    July 30, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I’m so glad you are able to help people again. It’s a shame you couldn’t be there until recently.

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  7. Ivan and Izzy from WMD says

    July 29, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    This is such good news, Summer! We know you’ve been missed a bunch. You have a lot of love-spreading to catch up on!

    Reply
  8. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    July 29, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    What a lovely visit, Summer. You’re not rusty at all.

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  9. Melissa & Mudpie says

    July 29, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    I couldn’t be happier that you’re back doing what you were meant to do!

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  10. MARIETTE VANDENMUNCKHOF-VEDDER says

    July 29, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Dearest Summer,
    No doubt you managed to get lots of smiles with your sweet presence.
    Keep up the beautiful work and make others happy.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    Reply
  11. Ellen Pilch says

    July 29, 2021 at 11:00 am

    I am glad you get to spread joy in the hospital again. XO

    Reply
  12. Brian Frum says

    July 29, 2021 at 10:52 am

    I’m so happy you get to do the work you love once again sweet Summer!

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  13. Truman says

    July 29, 2021 at 10:06 am

    I love reading about your therapy cat visits, especially to the children. You bring such joy to everyone you meet, Summer!

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  14. The Florida Furkids says

    July 29, 2021 at 9:49 am

    So nice that you get to visit the children again. Mom was glad when she got to start visiting her Guardian ad Litem kids in person too.

    The Florida Furkids

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  15. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    July 29, 2021 at 9:40 am

    I love reading all about your therapy visits and all the smiles you bring to everyone.

    Reply
  16. Judy GQ says

    July 29, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Nice to be able to help kids think of something else for a time.

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  17. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    July 29, 2021 at 5:39 am

    I am glad things are getting back to normal for you, Summer.

    Reply
  18. Ernie the Island Cat says

    July 29, 2021 at 5:10 am

    I’m glad you’re getting back to seeing the kids again, Summer. They like seeing you.

    Reply
  19. Pat k says

    July 29, 2021 at 4:22 am

    You bring a lot of happiness and excitement to the patients
    AND the staff when you do these visits. I’ m very glad you
    are able to be back to your visits.

    Reply
  20. Cleo says

    July 29, 2021 at 3:17 am

    Glad you’re back to it, dear Summer. It sure sounds like that exam room was quite the busy place. Nice work.

    Reply
  21. LESLEY CASTLE says

    July 29, 2021 at 2:31 am

    I’m so glad you and your Mom are back doing what you love and that’s to brighten peoples day <3

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  22. Mickey's Musings says

    July 29, 2021 at 12:55 am

    Sounds like you had a pawsome visit and lots of people(kids) got to enjoy you being there 🙂
    I think everyone feels better when they get to pat a cat 🙂
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply

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