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Therapy Cat Magic

August 24, 2018 By: Summer Samba32 Comments

somali cat ready to spread therapy cat magic at white memorial hospital

My visit to one of my regular hospitals was a little different from usual — I had a helper! The helper had a therapy dog who passed away, and her new puppy is still in training. So sometimes she helps out with another therapy human who has two dogs by handing the second dog. Or, like this time, she came along and helped by handing out wipes and taking photos while my human focused on my working with the patients. It turned out to be a really awesome set up!

I spent a lot of time in Pediatrics ward and PICU (Pediatric ICU). The first boy I visited had some sort of apparatus over his face, but that didn’t stop him from being able to pet me, and he even took a photo with me. I also spent time with a very nice girl. The nurses told us that another little girl said she wanted to see me, but when we went over there, she was not in the mood! It was actually funny because she was just 2-1/2, and in that toddler “No!” stage. So of course I didn’t take it personally. The last boy we visited in Pediatrics lit up when we stopped by. I had a great time visiting with him, and his parents allowed our helper to take a photo for our social media. So if you look at the Love on 4 Paws Facebook page in the next couple of days, you may see me with the boy.

This was our day to visit the Rainbow Room, and I saw a familiar face there. It was the older boy from last March who was so scared of me that he tried to disappear into his chair. Towards the end of that visit, a nurse had gotten him to come over and pet me, and Lacy, the dog on duty that day too. It was an awesome breakthrough. Today, he hung back a little bit while a sweet little boy petted me. But then the little boy was called to his appointment, and the older boy slowly approached me and petted me. He even got to have his photo taken with me! It was great to see he was doing so much better than the first time I saw him.

I finished up my Rainbow Room visit with a toddler-aged girl who was in a “Yes!” mood, so that was nice. I gave out a lot of high fives and made lots of happy paws today.

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Comments

  1. Valentine says

    August 26, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Wow, that is so-o neat that the boy from March came out of his shell a bit to pet you this time. I am sure you made a positive impurr-ession on him, too! Kisses.

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  2. lola the rescued cat says

    August 26, 2018 at 5:00 am

    Our mom says breakthroughs are fantastic! She’s giving you to paws up (well, she doesn’t have paws but you know what I mean) for being a patient therapist.

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  3. meowmeowmans says

    August 25, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    What a great visit, Summer. We love how you know just what each patient needs. We especially enjoyed the story of the older boy in the Rainbow Room. 🙂

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  4. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    August 25, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    That sounds like another very good visit.

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  5. The Swiss Cats says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    That sounds like a great visit, and we bet the puppy learned a lot from you. Purrs

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  6. Catherine Lingg says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Summer, as beautiful and talented as you are, what you and your person do for sick people especially children is amazing and I salute both of you, paws up Summer

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  7. Emma and Buster says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    You are such an ambassador for all kitties. Hats off sweet face.

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  8. mommakatandherbearcat says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    You work miracles, Summer. I know how much my heart lights up when I see you – so I can only imagine how sick and scared kids would react and be better off after your visit.

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  9. Mark's Mews says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    We are glad you had some “yes” patients…

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  10. Marv says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    |What an excellent visit you had Summer! I am so glad that it all worked out. You always see to have so furry much fun.
    Purrs
    Marv

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  11. Ellen Pilch says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    That does sound like a good visit. I know a 2 and a half yr. old that would enjoy meeting you. XO

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  12. caren gittleman says

    August 24, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    that is so cool that you were actually paired with a woofie for this visit, glad everything went well!

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  13. Melissa & Mudpie says

    August 24, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    I bet you’ve turned that boy into a lifelong cat lover!

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  14. The Island Cats says

    August 24, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    Good job, Summer!

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  15. Eastside Cats says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:54 am

    Summer, you are amazing!

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  16. Colehaus Cats says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:49 am

    Awesome! How we love to hear about patients who light up when they see you! Thank you so much for everything you do, and for sharing these triumphs with the world.

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  17. Purrjamm Cats says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

    What a wonderful visit. You and your mom are so appreciated. We are so proud of you all. It’s great to hear about your visits. Have a super weekend! Purrs

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  18. Madi and Mom says

    August 24, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Summer you are the very bright spot any many many days for those you visit.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  19. Laila and Minchie says

    August 24, 2018 at 7:09 am

    We love hearing about these visits! You are such an angel, and your human also, for bringing such joy to all you visit.

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  20. William's Kith & Kin says

    August 24, 2018 at 6:58 am

    You really can work magic, Summer!

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  21. Grace says

    August 24, 2018 at 6:50 am

    You and your human are doing the work of angels!

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  22. Mickey's Musings says

    August 24, 2018 at 6:26 am

    This sounds like a really fun visit!
    We love that you get to make so many people happy as that helps them get better.
    Way to go Summer!
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  23. dma says

    August 24, 2018 at 6:07 am

    that’s a nice story about the boy who overcame some of his fear… good job.

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  24. Margaret Elmendorf says

    August 24, 2018 at 5:43 am

    Good job Summer. You sure do put smiles on everyone’s faces. Well done.

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  25. Katie Isabella says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:57 am

    Summer…I think you are extraordinary.

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  26. Sallyhicks says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:23 am

    Good work Summer. You certainly make those children

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    • Sallyhicks says

      August 24, 2018 at 4:24 am

      ‘Happy”

      Reply
  27. Toby and Leia says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:22 am

    And Summer spreads her magic everywhere, once again. High paw to both of you!

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  28. Brian Frum says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:16 am

    That sounds like such a wonderful visit, for you and them sweet Summer!

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  29. The Poupounette Gang says

    August 24, 2018 at 3:08 am

    We will keep an eye out on that site as we would love to see you “at work”, Summer!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  30. The kitties of purring pines says

    August 24, 2018 at 12:43 am

    Great visit! We’re sure you appreciated your helper.

    Reply

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    […] hospital. Sometimes it just works out that way. It was a quiet day. The volunteer who was along on Thursday’s visit was there again. She hadn’t been to this facility since they moved from the old location, so […]

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