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A Quiet Day at the Hospital

October 1, 2019 By: Summer Samba31 Comments

therapy cat on a quiet day at the hospital

It was a quiet day at the hospital. In fact, it was one of the quietest days ever here. Both Josie, the program’s other therapy cat, and I were working, but we didn’t have a lot of patients to visit! Only a couple of kids were in pediatrics, but they weren’t up for visitors. The patients in Skilled Nursing and Rehab were either sleeping, in isolation, or one lady told us in Spanish that she wanted to see a dog. She did think I was lovely, though! Then we went down to the cancer center, and there were people in the waiting room — but the chemo patient was running late and not there. We finished up in Behavioral Medicine, where only one patient was available to visit with us.

Maybe this sounds like a disappointing day, but it really wasn’t. Well, other than the fact that I didn’t get to snuggle in bed with anybody (my favorite therapy cat activity). Because everybody we did see was important in one way or another. The lady who wanted to see a dog? Her daughter walked in while we were chatting with her and was delighted to see me. She has two cats at home. The cancer center waiting room had one guy who wanted to talk a lot about his three dogs, and the cat he used to have. That one patient in Behavioral Medicine? He spent the whole visit petting me, and one of the staff members was happy to have Josie sitting calmly on her lap. These people all needed us today, and their lives would have been a little grayer if we hadn’t been there. So it was still a good day.

Oh, and later on that day, my human needed to pick up some food at the pet shop down the street. She figured that since I had already been out, I wouldn’t want to come along… but I did! I followed her around as she gathered her purse and put on her shoes, so she bundled me up and took me. And I got some more of those fun bouncy toys I love.

somali cat on leash at pet shop

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Comments

  1. Valentine says

    October 9, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Summer Sweets, do you ever take a toy or two on your hospital visits to play in front of the patients or model any of your outfits as a special treat? Just wondering. Luvs.

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      October 9, 2019 at 10:30 am

      I take my job pretty seriously when I’m doing therapy visits, so I don’t play. But around Halloween, the organization I belong to allows us to wear costumes, and I usually do at least once.

      Reply
  2. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    October 3, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Meow meow well dun Summer! You were rite where you were needed!! Yore simpley amazin!
    An you look lovelee inn yore last photoe!
    **purrsss** BellaDharma
    Pee S: Mee apawlogizess for not gettin here sooner…LadyMew has had a setback an not feelin so guud. She purromsied mee to at leest vizzit each of mee frendss today an so mee iss here…
    Pleese do not bee angree with her. Shee missess you a lot just like mee!

    Reply
  3. Purrjamm says

    October 2, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    It’s kinda a good thing when there’s not so many patients. Just chalk it up so a leisurely slow day. Pretty cool that you got to go to the pet store too. And you got a toy! Woohoo! That’s a great day too. Purrs

    Reply
  4. Cathy Keisha says

    October 2, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    Whoa! A hospital with no patients? What’s with that? Sounds almost as bad as TW showing up at her dentist appt to find out that they changed it without calling to tell her so she went up the block from him and got new glasses.

    Reply
  5. Kay griffith says

    October 2, 2019 at 11:34 am

    What you do is very important in helping cope with life, which can be hard.

    Reply
  6. Athena and Marie says

    October 2, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Sounds like a good day!

    Reply
  7. Teddy says

    October 2, 2019 at 3:56 am

    You made those people who DID want a visit with you very happy – AND a reward at the end of the day with your human at the pet food store!!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  8. Catherine A Lingg says

    October 2, 2019 at 1:04 am

    You always bring joy and enjoy those toys

    Reply
  9. meowmeowmans says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    No matter what, Summer, you make a difference for everyone lucky enough to cross your path during your visits. Thos bouncy toys sound fun!

    Reply
  10. Kitties Blue says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    We would think even if you only make one patient have a better day, it would make for a good day! Great final photo. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

    Reply
  11. Mary Bernald says

    October 1, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    Interesting story.

    Reply
  12. SELINA says

    October 1, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    It’s not the numbers but the love that counts. You got this.

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  13. William's Kith & Kin says

    October 1, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    That sounds like a perfect day to us, Summer!

    Reply
  14. The Poupounette Gang says

    October 1, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    It is clear, Summer, that you must always accompany your human when she goes shopping!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  15. Melissa & Mudpie says

    October 1, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    You make a difference in someone’s life every time you have a therapy cat visit! And I’m so glad you got more of those fun toys! You deserve them.

    Reply
  16. Katie Isabella says

    October 1, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I would love it if only you could visit me!

    Reply
  17. The Swiss Cats says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    That sounds like a nice day : a quiet visit, and a trip to the pet shop ! Purrs

    Reply
  18. Brian Frum says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    You were there for the ones that needed you, that’s the important thing sweet Summer!

    Reply
  19. Seville at Nerissas Life says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Quality beats quantity every time. Maybe ’cause there weren’t as many people to visit, you got to spend a bit extra time with each one? PURRS

    Reply
  20. Jacqueline says

    October 1, 2019 at 11:33 am

    We always love hearing about your hospital visits and feel the patients are so lucky to spend time with you!…Score at the pet store!!…XO…J, Halle, Sukki

    Reply
  21. Jenna and marie says

    October 1, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Of course you’d want to go! The place is filled with toys and treats 🙂

    Reply
  22. Catscue Catmom says

    October 1, 2019 at 10:58 am

    It may have been quiet, but you are right, you made a difference in people’s lives and that is why you do it – awesome Summer!

    Reply
  23. Ellen Pilch says

    October 1, 2019 at 9:14 am

    That is actually good that the hospital wasn’t busy. I guess it means less sick children. Glad you got to go to the pet store. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Eastside Cats says

    October 1, 2019 at 7:01 am

    Summer, there are times when I wish a kitty would just show up at my workplace!

    Reply
  25. The Florida Furkids says

    October 1, 2019 at 6:01 am

    Sounds like a great day.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  26. The Island Cats says

    October 1, 2019 at 5:10 am

    How nice that you got to spend more time with those people when they needed it.

    Reply
  27. Pat K says

    October 1, 2019 at 4:36 am

    Oh beautiful kitty…..no matter what is going on, you
    make it better. Everyone has to have an improved or
    better day after seeing you. Getting to pet you would
    make it even more so. I’m sure I have stated the obvious
    and the feelings of those you visit.

    Reply
  28. mommakatandherbearcat says

    October 1, 2019 at 4:17 am

    One of my high school friend’s nephews was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. I can’t even imagine the four year old’s experience or the terror of his family. I did some research and found that they have a therapy pet program and they’re about to institute a program where family pets can visit. I know it’s so little to offer the child and his family – but we all know the differences therapy pets make.

    Reply
  29. Lesley Castle says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:20 am

    So glad you had a nice day.

    Reply
  30. The kitties of purring pines says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:13 am

    A quiet visit is still productive. And you got some toys.

    Reply

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