It’s been a couple of weeks since my last therapy cat visit, and I was glad to get back to work! I went to a new hospital this time, that just approved visits for me. It’s a hospital for children, and it was founded by a bunch of important guys who wear funny hats.
I actually had been to this location once before, when I was evaluated to be in the therapy pet program. But there were a lot of things I hadn’t noticed before, like all the paintings on the walls! There were also a couple of carousel horses in the lobby. My human wanted to get a photo of me with one, but I was too excited to stay still.
There were not a lot of children to visit today, as the hospital is actually changing location soon. So it was a little quiet, which was good because it gave me a chance to get to know the surroundings. The children that I did see were nice and even the littlest girl, who was probably about three, knew to pet me gently and not grab my fur. The hardest part was visiting the physical therapy room. Physical therapy is not fun for humans, especially little ones, and I could feel my human tense up. She was worried the children would be too preoccupied and maybe hurting too much to want to see me. Of course they did want to see me, so I will have to do something to get her to relax in the future. Sometimes the hardest part of being a therapy cat is when you are the stronger team member, and you have to carry your human.
The most unusual visit was when I spent some time with a boy whose artificial leg was getting looked at by a doctor. That is something I never saw before! I know that kitties lose limbs sometimes, but I didn’t realize it happens to people too.
In addition to the children, I visited with their families and the hospital staff. A dog team came along, and the dog was about the size of my pal Duffy. Except this little dog was nearly the same color as me! By the end of the visit we both were a little tired, so his human was able to get the photo by the carousel horse that my human couldn’t at the beginning. The therapy group posted it on their Facebook page, and I thought you might like to see it too.
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thanks for the information. You and your human are doing wonderful work to bring comfort to people in need. That is a beautiful carousel horse and of course you are beautiful along with it.
Mee-you Summer there are 3 of mee favorite fingss inn thee foto: You; a doggie; an a horsey….
Yur simple amazin doin furrapee werk an mee toe-tallee admiress you!
REESPECT deer furend!
~~~head rubsss~~~ Siddhartha Henry~~~
Shriner’s is a great hospital, and it’s pawtastic that you’re a part of making them feel better.
Sunner!
It is so wonderful to see yous at the workplace with your co-workers!
Mes knows yous is the bestest therapy animal ever!
Kisses
Nellie
Oops! Mes pushed the nns instead of the MMs!!!!
Sorry Summer!
Extra Kisses
Nellie
We’re sure you gave the kids a smile ! Great job ! Purrs
Great work making the kids feel better!
You look pretty confident there Summer, and, yeah, sometimes the humans can do as well as us cats – right?
You’re so cute Summer! You showed happiness for the children and that’s a good thing. I love your being kindness and your adventure.
You have so many adventures Summer! You know your Human should write them all into a book about you working as a therapy kitty. We bet those kid were happy to see a pretty girl like you, too. How nice that somebody already taught that little 3-year-old how to be careful and gentle petting the kitties. The doggo looks kinda pooped out! Cute carousel horse, too.
You are such a special cat Summer. I am sure made all of those kids feel better.
THat is a great place. We know they have the kids best interest at heart
Hope you had lots of kids who liked seeing you.
You do so much good for those children.
What a lovely visit and we know you made many peoples day today by visiting!
There’s nothing wrong with your human being protective of you, Summer. But how wonderful that you’re such a brave girl. I bet you make those tiny human’s day!
Yeah you blend in with the second photo so well and I like the horse in the last shot
“Sometimes the hardest part of being a therapy cat is when you are the stronger team member, and you have to carry your human.” – Wise cat…
That is so terrific that you do that therapy work Summer. Both you and your Mom are doing such a good job. We think it is especially good to do the children.
I am glad you got to go on a hospital visit, I am sure you brought joy to everyone who saw you.
It sounds like another good visit, and we enjoyed the photo with the carousel horse and therapy dog. Mom got a good laugh when you said you were the strongest member of your team, but we cats, of course, already knew that. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
What lovely things you do Summer. I am sure all the people loved meeting you. You sure brighten my day!
That is amazing Summer, you are only inches from that woofie and act like it’s just another day!!! Good for you. I probably would have said to M “Let’s get out of her!!!” You amaze us every week with the things you do. That was pretty art work in hte hospital too.
We love that mural in the background on the first photo and OMCs Love on 4 paws….so true.
What a beautiful hospital and friendly looking too
Hugs madi your bfff
Oh what a wonderful visit that must have been! I know the kids loved seeing you Summer AND I know that the Shriners are special guys who do special work in hospitals for those who need it the most. I know you had a great time!
Hugs, Angel Sam
The Shriners do SUCH wonderful work – and that pic at the carousel horse was great! The others too. Happy Caterday my furriend!
Purrz!
Selina
Good that you had a fun time Summer 🙂
We like that carousel horse and picture .
Guess your new friend wore himself out. heehee
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
We are very sure those kids love seeing you
I’m so glad that you get to visit hospitals and brighten people’s days. That is a really special thing to do!
What a beautiful touching picture of you two by the carousel. It’s wonderful that you are able to provide your healing powers to the special children here. It’s so hard for humans to see children in this type of environment. Even our humoms need us to lean on at times. Take care of your mom! You two are the best! Hugs and Purrs
That is a very special place and now they have a most special therapy kitty. Great job pretty Summer!
A woofie to mentor in therapy is pawsome.
I didn’t realize that hospital was moving, Summer. Thank you and your human for bringing so much comfort and joy to the children, their parents and the staff there. We love your picture with your friend and the carousel horse. 🙂
Summer, you and your human are admired by me and MY human for what you take the time, training and love to do. But then, I have meowed that before. I still mean it. xxx
Anything you do that makes sick kids happier is spectacular!
love the last picture
We can imagine how much joy and comfort you bring to all the people you visit, Summer!
That carousel horse is beautiful.
Purrs,
The Chans
In that second picture it almost looks like you’re part of the painting behind you. You look like a piece of art.