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On Camera Talent

March 31, 2020 By: Summer Samba41 Comments

Summer is on-camera talent for some Sleepypod videos here's a behind the scenes look.

If you have a copy of the May/June issue of Catster magazine, open it up to page 31.

somali cat with full page Sleepypod ad featuring her

There’s a full page Sleepypod ad — featuring me! They hired me to come over to the offices as on camera talent for a video shoot. They also took some photos for ads and catalogues. I was modeling the Martingale Cat Walking Harness. I’ll tell you more about it in a later post, but for now I want to take you behind the scenes of the shoot.

somali cat supervising Sleepypod employee

I arrived at the Sleepypod offices right on schedule. While I waited for them to finish with the dog talent, I checked out what the employees were doing.

somali cat waiting for harness to be put on

When they were ready for me, the human on camera talent, pet expert Melanie Monteiro, practiced putting the harness on. I was very cooperative. It’s not like I’ve never worn a harness before, right?

somali cat ready for video shoot for Sleepypod

I was ready for filming! The human on camera talent had some lines she had to say. They did several takes for different purposes, and I was supposed to just sit there while she was talking. I will be honest, I was nice and patient for a while, but then I started getting up and wandering off in the middle of takes! I was a little bored, which I guess happens when you are filming. My human had sort of a difficult time convincing me that if humans had to stay for multiple takes, so did I. But we did get everything done.

somali cat on leash, ready to go for a walk

Once they were done inside, I got to go outside for a walk.

somali cat ready to go out for a walk

As you can see I was curious about going outside.

somali cat leaving the Sleepypod offices for a walk

They did a couple of different set ups. The first one was me coming out the door of the Sleepypod offices. I’m really good on a leash, so this was mostly easy.

somali cat walking in different direction from actor

There were a couple of bad takes, though! My human kept an eye on me for the whole outside shoot to make sure I was okay and didn’t get into any trouble.

somali cat looking at Sleepypod carriers

Once we were done, we came back inside and I looked around at some of the Sleepypod carriers.

somali cat in Martingale Cat Walking Harness at Sleepypod offices

At the end of the day, they asked me to spend some time in the photo studio area, posing in different colored harnesses. It was a long day! But I got lots of treats and appreciation.

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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    March 8, 2021 at 4:58 am

    You did a wonderful job!!!

    Reply
  2. LESLEY CASTLE says

    August 24, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    How exciting! You are a star! <3

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    April 21, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    Beautiful!! ❤❤❤❤

    Reply
  4. LESLEY CASTLE says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    So beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    April 4, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Being quarantined with you, Summer Samba, would be very comforting and even fun. Great modeling!

    Reply
  6. speedyrabbit says

    April 4, 2020 at 1:40 am

    You’re a Star Summer,love you sweets,xx Speedy

    Reply
  7. Catherine lin89gg says

    April 3, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    You are officially a star Summer

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    April 3, 2020 at 8:08 pm

    YOU ARE SOOO PRECIOUS!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE YOUR PICTURES!!

    Reply
  9. LESLEY CASTLE says

    April 3, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    You look fabulous Summer!

    Reply
  10. Purrjamm cats says

    April 3, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Oh sweetheart, you are such a natural. We love these photos. Now everyone will be able to see you being you in action. Mom is on the hunt for this magazine now. You look lovely. Congratulations on being showcased by SleepyPod. Mom loves this brand. Purrs

    Reply
  11. BellaDharma'ss LadyMew says

    April 2, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Absolootlee furabuluss foto shoot Summer! An that shade of red iss speck-tackuler on yore furss!! You did amazin…mee wishess mee cuud walk on a leed butt mee does not like THE feel of it an mee scratchess LadyMew…mee too old to leern mee thinkss…
    ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

    Reply
  12. Valentine says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    I have that magazine issue and you look great! That is so-o wonderful to see you modeling for Sleepypod! I hope you were gifted with a lot of freebies for all your hard work. Purr purr purr.

    Reply
  13. MissBianca says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Next up, Summer as a Catster Cover Kitty.

    Reply
  14. Cathy Keisha says

    April 1, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    That was inneresting. I hope you got paid well in green papers to buy treats cos that was a lot of work.

    Reply
  15. Teddy says

    April 1, 2020 at 3:19 am

    Oh Summer – you are such a star! You did so well too and we are SUPER PROUD of you and I know your Human is too!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  16. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    March 31, 2020 at 10:43 pm

    Wow, you are a STAR!

    Reply
  17. meowmeowmans says

    March 31, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    OMC, that’s so awesome, Summer. You are such a pro!

    Reply
  18. Sandi K Stefani says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Great job!!

    Bodacious

    Reply
  19. William's Kith & Kin says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    Look at you!!

    Reply
  20. Selina says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    So awesome!! Glad you had such a great experience! You looked great!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  21. athena says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Aww… wonderful!

    Reply
  22. Melissa & Mudpie says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    We were so excited to see you in the magazine!

    Reply
  23. Pat K says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    You are so talented the Catster people will want to work
    with you again. Great job. You look really professional.

    Reply
  24. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    March 31, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    What a neat day! Thanks for sharing your behind the scenes shots and tales. Can’t wait to see the videos and hear more about that new harness!

    Reply
  25. Samantha says

    March 31, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    Very interesting and you are the best model!

    Reply
  26. Timmy Tomcat says

    March 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Summer we are so blown away by your professionalism! What a Kitty! We have that issue and your add is really nice. We love visiting

    Reply
  27. Andy W says

    March 31, 2020 at 11:22 am

    What a great job you did! You are such a good (and mostly) patient model.
    And I love that shot of you at the door with your fluffy tail. So fluffy!

    Reply
  28. Ellen Pilch says

    March 31, 2020 at 11:01 am

    That is so cool. You are a celebrity. I can’t believe I didn’t spot you when I looked at the magazine- I see you now. 🙂

    Reply
  29. The Swiss Cats says

    March 31, 2020 at 10:02 am

    That sounds like a busy day, but you did a pawsome job, Summer ! Purrs

    Reply
  30. Katie Isabella says

    March 31, 2020 at 7:29 am

    Summer as soon as I turned to that page as I was starting thru the magazine, I knew it was you. SO proud of you! You did super and I love seeing behind the scenes.

    Reply
  31. Miss Ki and Jean says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:21 am

    Nice work, Superstar!

    Reply
  32. Brian says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:07 am

    We are so proud of you sweet Summer, you sure done good!!!

    Reply
  33. Eastside Cats says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:39 am

    How fantastic, Summer!
    Any brand would LURV to have you as their model!

    Reply
  34. Spunky doodle says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:28 am

    What an exciting day you had! That harness looks pretty nice and you did a great job modeling it!

    Reply
  35. The Florida Furkids says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:21 am

    They picked the purrfect kitty for the job.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  36. the ISland Cats says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:19 am

    That’s so impressive, Summer! You did great!

    Reply
  37. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    March 31, 2020 at 3:45 am

    You did great, Summer!

    Reply
  38. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    March 31, 2020 at 1:49 am

    That is so cool! You rocked it, Summer!

    Reply
  39. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    March 31, 2020 at 1:49 am

    Oh WOW I would love one of those harnesses for use with our pet stroller. It looks so secure.

    Reply
  40. Lesley Castle says

    March 31, 2020 at 12:27 am

    You are such a pro Summer!

    Reply

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  1. Full Page Ad Featuring me! | tajharasummersamba says:
    April 13, 2020 at 10:19 am

    […] I’m in the current issue of Catster, modeling Sleepypod’s new cat harness! Check it out and go the behind the scenes here! […]

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