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You are here: Home / Diary / The Pet Steps Commercial I Appeared In

The Pet Steps Commercial I Appeared In

September 22, 2021 By: Summer Samba30 Comments

You might recall that I went on a commercial shoot a few weeks ago. The commercial is done now, so I am going to tell you a little bit about that day.

It was for a U.K. product, Chumeez Folding Pet Steps, and they had all dog actors and wanted a cat. Keep in mind that while I go up and down stairs at home all the time, I had never used pet steps before. My human was sure I could do it on camera, however, so she quoted a rate to the production company. And they said yes, although I think they felt it was a little high. (I was totally worth it.) We got the call sheet a few days later and we were on our way.

Summer spends an afternoon appearing in a commercial for some pet steps, and learns a new skill on the fly.

The location was some sort of McMansion in Studio City, and the film crew seemed to be taking up every room on the bottom floor. They had already been shooting for hours when we got there. My part was the last thing they planned to film. My human and I waited outside in the back while they finished with the dogs.

Bored Somali cat waiting for film crew

I got bored after a while. So my human let me wander around the small backyard on my leash.

Somali cat on leash, exploring

I enjoyed exploring! Maybe a little too much, because my human kept telling me I couldn’t go places I wanted to.

Somali cat next to grill

I even got to check out the big, fancy grill. It wasn’t on, of course. Eventually they brought out the steps, and my human spent about 15 minutes training me to walk up and down them. That was almost as fun as exploring… plus treats! The film crew was finally ready for me, and once they got the camera into position, it took them about 10 minutes to get the shots they needed. They had me walking up the steps, down them, and sitting on top of the steps. They even had one of the production people hold me. I got compliments on how nicely I walked down the steps, without rushing. Well, I’m a pro. What did they expect?

With all the different shots they did you’d think I’d be in there more, but if you blink you miss me! So you don’t have to sit through the whole thing, I’ve cued the commercial up to my part. Do.Not.Blink!

 
Somali cat sitting on bathroom counter

We expected to be there for four hours, but it turned out to only be about 90 minutes. I like to think it was because I’m so good at learning things and being on camera. My human wanted to use the bathroom before we left, and of course I had to come with her. Yes, the sink was glowing. Like I said, it was a McMansion.

That was fun! I hope we get to do lots more productions.

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Comments

  1. Sue Brandes says

    September 28, 2021 at 4:13 am

    That’s so cool.

    Reply
  2. Athena and Marie says

    September 23, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    We saw you and you look amazing!

    As we’re in the UK we hope to catch you on our screens soon x

    Reply
  3. lola the rescued cat says

    September 23, 2021 at 10:23 am

    We agree, you should have been in it more. But it’s still exciting! Concatulations!

    Reply
  4. Mary McNeil says

    September 23, 2021 at 7:51 am

    In our house when the sink glows our huMom scrubs it really well !

    Reply
  5. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    September 23, 2021 at 12:30 am

    Hooray for actress Summer!!

    Reply
  6. Cathy Keisha says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    Your bored look is becoming. Great acting! Brava!

    Reply
  7. Emma and Buster says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    How exciting. I’m sure you’ll post the finished product here someday?

    Reply
  8. Emmit & Mimi says

    September 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    Awesome job Summer! What a great trainer you have! I hope we see you on national TV someday… Maybe that show “Call me Kat” will have a part for you! You could get a part in the cat cafe with Mayim Bialik!

    Reply
  9. Marv says

    September 22, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Summer! You ROCKED the video! Those woffies don’t hold a candle to you and your elegance! And we have never seen a light up sink! Cool! Is your human going to get you one?

    Reply
  10. Ivan and Izzy from WMD says

    September 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    We don’t know why there are so many dogs when you could have done the whole commercial yourself!

    Reply
  11. Ernie the Island Cat says

    September 22, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Way to go, Summer! But they needed more cats in that commercial.

    Reply
  12. Melissa & Mudpie says

    September 22, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    This is so exciting! What a little superstar you’ve become.

    Reply
  13. The Poupounette Gang says

    September 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    We enjoyed seeing you, Summer! You looked very professional!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Benny

    Reply
  14. Angel Whiskeratti says

    September 22, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    You were pawsome! A true star . But don’t they know not to keep the true talent waiting??!!

    Reply
  15. Bodacious & Razzle-Dazzle says

    September 22, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Too many dogs not enough Summer! Good job as always.

    Purrs & kitty kisses,
    Bodacious & Razzle-Dazzle

    Reply
  16. meowmeowmans says

    September 22, 2021 at 11:01 am

    Excellent job, Summer. Yep, you are definitely a pro, and it shows!

    Reply
  17. Craig s. C. Okajima says

    September 22, 2021 at 9:52 am

    People will watch and say, “She’s a Pretty Little Cat!!”

    Reply
  18. Judy GQ says

    September 22, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Great job Summer! You made the steps look so good as you purposefully used them. Not that I had any doubt, of course. You are such a pro!

    Reply
  19. Little Miss Titch says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:51 am

    What a great job you did Miss Summer,you really know how to work it xoxo Little Miss Titch

    Reply
  20. Pat k says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:48 am

    I watched it twice. You were good, of course.
    Dogs probably need this item much more than
    cats as even older cats seem to be able to easily
    leap up even into old age. So…they used more dogs.

    Reply
  21. Ellen Pilch says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:45 am

    That is so cool. I saw you. You are a true professional and so is your human. XO

    Reply
  22. Brian Frum says

    September 22, 2021 at 8:40 am

    You did wonderful sweet Summer. I watched it 5 times and liked it on Youtube!

    Reply
  23. Laila and Angel Minchie says

    September 22, 2021 at 6:29 am

    How fun! You definitely outshined all those doggies!

    Reply
  24. The Florida Furkids says

    September 22, 2021 at 6:04 am

    We wish they showed more of you!!!

    Reply
  25. Katie Isabella says

    September 22, 2021 at 5:55 am

    YOU looked like the QUEEN you are! Summer…terrific! MORE!

    Reply
  26. LESLEY CASTLE says

    September 22, 2021 at 5:20 am

    You are the star of that commercial!

    Reply
  27. MARIETTE VANDENMUNCKHOF-VEDDER says

    September 22, 2021 at 4:49 am

    Dearest Summer,
    One can tell you are a professional; you came down those steps very elegantly, and charmingly lingered into someone else’s arms! Great job.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    Reply
  28. Cleo says

    September 22, 2021 at 2:28 am

    What an awesome experience, dear Summer. You’re a star, and you were so elegant, unlike them there canines who just plowed up and down. Great work! Now I’ve gotta convince dad to get me a few sets of those instead of thinking he can build me something else that mom won’t like.

    Reply
  29. Mickey's Musings says

    September 22, 2021 at 12:57 am

    Your part may have bees short, but you rocked your part!
    Best thing is that you were at the beginning!
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply
  30. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    September 22, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Your part may have been short, but you did it far more elegantly than the dogs.

    Reply

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