On my last few visits to this hospital, I’ve been able to make therapy cat visits to both floors where we are supposed to see patients. This time, the first wing we stopped at was full! There were so many patients that my human and I never made it out of that one wing for the whole 90 minutes we were there.
The very first patient I saw was a pretty lady with a headscarf who sat up when we walked in. She was delighted to see me. It took me a few minutes to settle in because I’d just arrived, but soon I was making happy paws and purring. She kept calling me “sweet pea.” That was nice. The next lady was a little sicker, so she didn’t sit up like the first one, but I was more than happy to snuggle with her. She told us about her little dog, who is the same color as I am. She also told us her son is a cat person, and loves them even though he is allergic. As chatty as she was, the next patient — an older woman with a head of short, curly gray hair, was quiet. She silently petted me for a long time.
Usually it’s pretty typical to see about this many people in one wing before going to the next. But this time, lots more patients wanted to see me. One patient was sleeping, but his family all wanted to see me and pet me. The next patient was an older, Spanish-speaking woman surrounded by family. She was not only awake, she held out her hands for me! While I visited with her, her daughter told us how happy she was that hospital had us volunteering. The patient has a little dog at home that she misses lots. The doctor wanted to come in, and even though he waited patiently, we didn’t want to hold him up, and we went to the next patient.
Although I really enjoyed all the patients, I think the last one may have been my favorite. It was a man who was probably in his 40s and he was so happy to see me! He took several photos of me with his phone to send to his wife. He also told us about his cat at home. The cat’s name was Lola, and he said she was fun and playful and he obviously loved her a lot. A male nurse came by to take him away on a gurney for tests. He was getting rolled out as we left. My human and I were both a little tired when we were done, but it was a good tired!



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Sounds like another awesome visit, Summer. Thank you to you and your human!
Your human is a kind and generous person and you are a brave kitty. Sasha
You must feel very good helping all those people.
You must have some happy purrs left yourself after making all those people smile. You’re a star!
Summer, what you and your human do is so thoughtful and special. No one wants to be in the hospital, especially during the holidays. We know you brightened the day of all those you visited. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
You’re always a good girl on your therapy visits, arent you? Wonderful kitty!
you and your human are such a blessing to the patients, Summer! what wonderful visits you had.
minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL
You and your Mom are a little bit of sunshine for people in their worst times….
Bravo Summer. What you do is wonderful. I very much enjoy your therapy blogs. If I were in the hospital Is be overjoyed to see you
That sounds like a wonderful visit, Summer.
I bet everyone in the entire building would love to see you. XO
Summer you and your human make the world a better place.
Sounds like you were a very busy team!
You are still a rock star!
But after all, Summer…you are a sweat pea!
Everyone loves you and you brighten their day, Summer.
What a fantastic visit. I love hearing about other kitties named Lola!
On the go spreading cheer everywhere! I love your hospital adventures!
Purrz!
Selina
great job, sweet pea 🙂
I know the patients really enjoy your visits Summer.
Love to read about your therapy visits Summer! You are a ray of sunshine.
Job well done honey! Wow! What a busy day for you and your mom. This is great. Spreading love, happiness, and a sense of well being is tiring business. You and your mom are very much appreciated. You girls enrich so many lives. Love and Purrs.
It sounds like you brought a lot of joy to a lot of people on this visit, Summer!
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
Bless!
Sounds like you had a really good visit this time, Summer.
If I am ever in the hospital-you would be the best medicine ever ❤️❤️❤️
Summer you and your mm are the best. I really love reading about your therapy visits. I have said it so many times but hw I wish (and so do my human brothers) that we could meet you.
You sure helped a lot of humans sweet Summer, ya done good!
Good work Sweet Pea! Thanks for bringing us along on your therapy work, it sounds like another successful job well done.
What a good visit you had! We really love that you bring so much joy to people in hospital <3
Purrs,Georgia and Julie