I got to visit the children’s hospital this week. The lobby was bustling when I arrived, and staff members were setting out lots of arts and crafts for the kids. Most of the children were very happy to see me. One little girl shook her head when she saw me, so we passed her by in favor of some other kids. While I was visiting with one boy, a little girl in a wheelchair watched me, enchanted. My human was thinking of taking me over to her, but she wheeled herself right up to pet me, without any help.
To be honest, I was a little relieved when we finished in the lobby and visited the exam rooms. When it is busy like that I can get disoriented. I purred cheerfully in every exam room I visited. One boy and his father in particular really knew how to pet kitties, and that made me purr even louder. I did lots of High Fives and paw shakes. One family was impressed by my intelligence, and my human told them about the movie I was in. Later, we walked into one room, where a teenaged girl was all by herself. Her family and nurse were off doing paperwork. But she was happy to see me, and I got lots of nice petting from her.
At one point, while we were visiting one family, my human explained why I liked going to the exam rooms better than being in the lobby. “I guess she is kind of like me,” she confessed. “When I’m somewhere, like a party, with a lot of people, I’m not sure what to do. But if I manage to get one-on-one with a friend or two, or someone new, I have a great time hanging out with them.” So now you know how I party like a therapy cat!
After we covered the exam rooms, we went up to rehab and pre-op, but nobody was around to visit. So we went back down to the lobby. A few kids were playing some sort of fun mechanical fishing game. There was an empty chair at the table, so I sat on it and watched them. I got the idea that they thought it was kind of funny I was sitting there like a person. But I enjoyed just hanging out with a small group of pals.
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I wonder why the little girl shook her head? She really missed something good!
MK’s like the lady who says when at a party, she doesn’t know what to do. She either ends up one-on-one with someone else or – you guessed – petting the nearest cat or dog!
Purrz!
Selina
You party any way you want, Summer! You always bring joy to your therapy visits.
Summer Samba you are a toe-tal *star*!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
We are like you and your human, Summer. We much prefer one on ones, or one on a few, to being in large crowds. Sounds like you had a great therapy visit, though. 🙂
I don’t like big crowds either – too many people and I hide.
Another fun therapy cat read. TW is like you guys. She withdraws in a crowded room like Blogpaws but your human can attest that you can’t shut her up one on one.
Another home run, Summer! And that fishing game sounds like fun!
Glad you got to spread lots of joy. You always do. 🙂
You are such a great spokescat for all of us, Summer!
I would love to watch you interacting with everyone during these visits. You’re such a special kitty.
Our mom parties like a therapy cat, too. She’s not one for crowds.
You are an angel on earth dear Summer. Bless your mom too.
You do so much good for those you visit!
The Florida Furkids
You and your wonderful human do such great work, gorgeous girl!…We’re sure you guys made everyone’s day so much better, lovely Summer=we thank you and your sweet Mom for your kindness…XO…J, Halle, Sukki
Bless!
You’re my kind of party animal, Summer!
You do such important work Summer, I’m so glad you enjoy it too – party on!
Sounds like everyone had a great time, Summer!
I bet when they saw your precious kitty face and heard your purrs they were all smiling
Hugs Cecilia
I like one-on-one rather than being in a big crowd, too.
It’s always great to read about your visit, Summer. You make lots of people so happy 🙂
One on one time is special time. You’re right, not everyone can truly be themselves in a group or crowd. You are so special Summer. You are able to work your therapy in all sorts of environments. Great job sweetie! Purrs
Good job Summer. Sounds like you cheered up a bunch of children.
Another good therapy visit. Thank you.
That will be a good memory for those children
having you sit in a chair at the game table
with them.
i party like you and your human.
You still did great, even in the busy lobby, you’re such a pro sweet Summer!
Summer, as I petted Manny and CB just before leaving for work this morning, I told The Hubby that if we could bottle the feeling of cat fur, we’d be bazillionaires! It’s the bestest feeling ever, and that’s what you give to your kids. What a gift!
Sounds like another great therapy visit, Summer. You rocked it, as always.
Summer, you are just the Queen. No other word will do. I love that you go and make someone happy. I am grateful to your human for the training and the great love she has for you. That love is reflected in your gentle loving nature toward others.
We imagine that seeing you does wonders for these kids.
Probably helps them heal faster too 🙂
Pawsome job Summer.
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
I agree Summer, big crowds can be a bit overwhelming sometimes . I am glad you enjoyed watching the fishing game, and the children enjoyed you watching them.
You and your Mom are wonderful souls
Sounds like a great visit, Summer.