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Official and Unofficial Therapy Cat

November 7, 2022 By: Summer Samba15 Comments

Summer was an official and an unofficial therapy cat in the same day.

My therapy cat work took me to the big hospital this week. First I stopped by the Cancer Center, where two patients were getting their infusions. One lady said she was allergic to cats to the point of getting asthma attacks…but she wanted to see me anyway! Of course my human made sure I kept a very long distance from her, but she was still delighted to see me.

The other woman was able to visit more closely, and I let her hold me on her lap for a long time. And if you know anything about me, I am not a lap cat! But I cooperated nicely for her. They were fascinated by me, and the nurse too, because I am leash trained. My human told them I could also do tricks, so the lady put me down and I did a high five, sat up, and even waved bye-bye. They loved it!

Next I stopped at Pediatrics, and I visited the playroom since there was a family in there. The little boy squealed loudly when he saw me. His mother cautioned him to be gentle with me, but it really wasn’t necessary since he petted me a couple of times, then ran off to do other things. He came back, petted me again, and ran off again several times. He had his arm in some sort of brace or cast, and clearly he wanted to be out doing little boy things, not stuck in a hospital. The parents spent a lot of time with me because, of course, I was there for them too.

The other child I visited was an older teenaged girl with the longest, sparkliest fingernails my human had ever seen. They didn’t stop her from petting me for a second, though. Her father was there, and they told us they had two cats at home. I enjoyed the girl a lot. She was very sweet.

It was bustling over at Labor and Delivery! And none of the patients were able to see me. Some of the nurses spent time with me though, taking photos and visiting. They really do love the therapy pets.

As you can see, it was a low key day, but we got a lot out of it, and I think everyone got a lot out of me too. On the way home, my human stopped at a voting center to drop off her ballot. She brought me in with her, without my therapy vest on. I’m only allowed to wear it when I’m working for the organization. But I consider voting center visits to be unofficial cat therapy stops.

Somali cat wearing an I Voted sticker

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Comments

  1. Brian Frum says

    November 8, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    It sounds like you had a really wonderful day at work sweet Summer!

    Reply
  2. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 8, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I love that in spite of her asthma she wanted to see you! People definitely need cat therapy when it comes to politics 🙂

    Reply
  3. Ellen Pilch says

    November 8, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    You and your human are heroes in my book.

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says

    November 8, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    Summer, you and your human sure had a good day, as did all those people you met. We voted, too. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Catherine Lingg says

    November 8, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    I voted too Summer. It was so kind of you to be a lap kitty. You’re awesome Summer

    Reply
  6. Mary McNeil says

    November 8, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Your visits always help Summer – but it must have been especially calming for those women in the cancer ward

    Reply
  7. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says

    November 8, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Another pawtastick Therapee visit Summer!!
    An HURRAH that Miss J an you voted! Yore both furry Pawtriotick 😉
    ~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum

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  8. Leah says

    November 8, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Wow, summer, that was a big day! You made a lot of people happy!

    Reply
  9. Ernie the Island Cat says

    November 8, 2022 at 5:17 am

    Another great visit, Summer!

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  10. Katie Isabella says

    November 8, 2022 at 4:08 am

    I so wish there wqere mre tgerapy cats, Summer.

    Reply
    • Katie Isabella says

      November 8, 2022 at 5:56 am

      Ooops. But you knew what I meant..I just know it.

      Reply
  11. PAT K says

    November 8, 2022 at 1:23 am

    Another good day for you and all who saw you.

    Reply
  12. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 8, 2022 at 1:20 am

    That was a good day. It was nice that the lady with allergies still wanted to see you, even though from a safe distance.

    Reply
  13. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    November 7, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    You certainly brightened many people’s day, Summer!

    Reply
  14. Carrie says

    November 7, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    What a fun day!!

    Reply

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