Of course, no matter what other costumes I wear for my October therapy visits, I have to wear my nurse’s uniform at least once! And that once was at one of my regular hospitals. I got lots of attention. I’d just be walking down the hallway and staff members would have to stop and take photos with their phones! You’d think they’d never seen a therapy cat in a nurse’s outfit, walking on a leash before.
The other therapy cat in our program, Josie, was also working today (she didn’t wear a costume), and our first stop was the cancer center. The patients getting chemo were sleeping, so we didn’t visit them, but there were lots of people in the waiting room to see. One lady was delighted to see both me and Josie. She told us she has “tres gatos” at home.
Next we went up to Pediatrics and offered purr therapy to three of the four patients there. Two of them were young girls that I curled up with in bed. I didn’t have to wear the hat for these visits except for when they wanted a photo. Then my human put the hat on me for the picture. The other kid I saw was a 2-year-old boy. Josie visited him first, and when she had to leave, he started crying, so Josie’s human had me come over to visit. He stopped crying, of course, but then when I had to leave, he began to cry again. Fortunately, his mother was able to calm him down, and he waved a happy-sad good-bye to me.
Next, Josie visited the patients in Rehab while I went over to the Rainbow Room, where they see developmentally disabled youngsters. It was quiet when I arrived — well, except for the little girl who literally squealed when she saw me! But there were only about three kids in the waiting room, so I only had a quick visit there. In case you are wondering, the squealing little girl hurt my human’s ears more than mine!
There were a few minutes left, so Josie and I stopped some waiting rooms before calling it a day. It was a good visit, and as a bonus I got to pose for lots of photos!
Mew mew mew you has to admit there are NOT furry many Kitty girls who wear clothes an walk on a leed an are as clevurr an speshell as you are Summer!! Seereuslee yore simple amazin!
**purrsss** BellaDharma
You look so cute in your nurse’s outfit, Summer. And you had such a great therapy visit!
Hoomin would love a Therapy kitty but none of us want to work for kibble. You do a great job making others feel better and a really cute nurse no Nurse Ratchet.
Bodacious
I think your therapy visits are wonderful Summer.
Summer,
When mine Lady was hospitalized, there were only therapy woofies. Mine Lady let them come in the room because she missed DMM and was bored. A therapy kitty like YOO would have been much better!
Toffee
What another wonderpurr visit Summer. And that little boy clearly loved you girls. He’s a cat lover already! Great job! Purrs
There you go again, making the world a better, happier place – purrs and thanks to you and your Mom.
I wish they had therapy cats when I was little and scared in the hospital. It would have made all the tests easier.
Purrs are good therapy.
You can take our temperature annytime Nurse Summer!
Summer, you bring so much sun into these kids’ hard moments. Bless you and your human.
Purrz!
Selina
I have no doubt you made everyone happy but especially the nurses, I think.
Now you’re the nurse most people would be glad to see.
Hello, Summer! I’m very pleased to see you. :o) Your purr therapy is well loved by all who meet you during your therapeutic visits. Keep up your good work and bless you, my friend!
That is a great costume. You need a surgeon’s one too 🙂
I totally see why everyone is thrilled to see you sweet Summer!
Nurses are great!!
Prettiest nurse I’ve seen!
I can see why you stop traffic in that outfit!
I LOVE that nurses uniform and hat. You are the cat’s meow! You look fantastic and that a good good girl to wear the hat too.
I think your nurses costume is my favorite. Not sure if it’s because you look so darn cute in it, or if it’s because it’s so appropriate. Love what you do, Summer!
If I had to make an appointment at that hospital, I’d ax for the day you were visiting.
PAWSOME!!!
I’d squeal too if I saw you! 😉
You are the best Halloween treat for all your purr therapy clients!
You bring so much happiness and leave places and people feeling good, if not better than before your visit. Medicinal purrs rock.
Toodle pips and purrs
ERin
So adorable! Great job you two!
You are the cutest nurse Summer!
What a precious and adorable sight you were for everyone lucky enough to see you, sweet girl=we know you must have made everyone’s day!!…Happy Friday, beautiful Summer…XO…J, Halle, Sukki
Summer, you are a delight in your old-timely nurse gear, and you bring such happiness to everyone!
If our mom saw you walking down the hall in your nurse’s outfit she’d squeal too!
Sounds like everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks for what you do for others.
You really are a nurse, Summer!
Good job, Summer ! And you look so cute in your outfit, no wonder that everyone wants to take a picture ! Purrs
Another successful visit!
The Florida Furkids
That is a perfect outfit for a hospital visit.
Great work, Summer!