My human scheduled a last-minute therapy cat visit for us to end the month. She wanted to get one more in since the next time I can go isn’t until February 14. (I am going to New York for Meet the Breeds next week.) Of course I was happy to go.
Usually Wednesdays are busy days at the children’s hospital, but it was a quiet day. That didn’t matter, though — I immediately found kids to visit with in the lobby. I even let the first little kid pick me up. My human had her camera out and took bunches of photos.
There were only a few patients in the exam rooms. I visited with one little girl after the doctor checked out how she was walking with her artificial legs. We stopped in the IV room, and although there was only one baby there, his mother wanted to see me. She was very young, almost still a youngster herself, and I was glad to make her day a little nicer. While I visited with one boy, his mother asked my human a lot of questions about me, like how old I was in human years. My human explained how to tell a cat’s age… and was surprised to realize that I am almost 39 in human years, since I’ll be five at my next birthday! Time really flies, doesn’t it?
It was quiet in pre op too. There had been only one patient that had already come and gone. That didn’t matter, though, because all the nurses were excited to see me! They surrounded me and took photos and really enjoyed me. I always like visiting this floor because even if there are few or no patients, the staff is really great.
We went back down to the lobby for a while, and there was one little girl who was a little scared to touch me. She hovered over me and it took what seemed like forever for her to reach out her hand and pet me. But she finally did… and then she wouldn’t stop for the longest time! That was okay, though, because she was very, very gentle, and her family was taking lots of photos of us.
It was a really nice visit, even if it was a bit quiet.
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it’s just wonderful that you bring so much fun and joy to the patients and their families – it’s usually something tough they’re going through and you give them a break that they need!
Hugs, Teddy
How thrilled that kid in the lobby must have been when he got to hold you in his arms! Mom wishes she would’ve asked to hold you when she visited with you and your momma at the cat show last fall. Purr purr purr.
What a lovely visit! Our mom is really looking forward to seeing you guys next week, because she wont’ be at CWA.
Sounds like a special visit – I am sure you brightened the day of lots of kids and their families!
For some reason I get a happy when there aren’t many kids in the hospital.
It sounds like a very nice visit for a quiet day. You sure made a lot of people happy which makes it a successful adventure. It’s hard to believe you’re almost 5 already!
We love how you enjoy every visit, Summer.
Sounds like had quality one-on-one time with those kids!
Sometimes quiet is good, and everyone enjoyed seeing you.
That sounds like a lovely visit ! Purrs
It sounds like a great visit even if it was quieter.
eeek! You are going to NY next week? Hoping it warms up for you! I also can’t believe that Summer is going to be 5 this year!
Sounds like you spread lots of joy to young and old. I wish I could go to NYC to see you.
Ahhhh Summer what a picture purrfect photo of you.
It was very nice of your human to schedule this visit.
Hugs Cecilia
Summer, you are ageless!
First impressions are precious. Once again you have touched so many hearts of those most deserving. Most if not all will never forget their encounter with you and the happiness. What a beautiful visit. Great job ladies! Purrs
Glad you got in some special visits, Summer. We know everyone enjoys seeing youl
Sometimes quiet is good, but your special visits are always wonderful!!!
Summer, I love knowing how your visits went. And your own experiences during them. You are a good good girl. I wish I could get a visit! Even though I am well. There has been one therapy cat at the University hospital but she was not there any longer when I learned f her through a therapy woofie and his Dad.
Excellent visit.
You are one busy pair – you and your human
Miss Summer. That’s a big trip you are
planning for next week! Rest up a bit.
That sounds like a good kind of quiet, Summer!
Purrs,
The Chans
What a pawsome visit! Sounds like lots of people,big and small, got enjoyment from seeing and petting you 🙂
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
It all sounds so lovely. I know you enjoy your travels but I think your best attribute, What a wonderful gift