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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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.
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.
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. 🙂
That sounds like another very good visit.
That sounds like a great visit, and we bet the puppy learned a lot from you. Purrs
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
You are such an ambassador for all kitties. Hats off sweet face.
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.
We are glad you had some “yes” patients…
|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
That does sound like a good visit. I know a 2 and a half yr. old that would enjoy meeting you. XO
that is so cool that you were actually paired with a woofie for this visit, glad everything went well!
I bet you’ve turned that boy into a lifelong cat lover!
Good job, Summer!
Summer, you are amazing!
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.
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
Summer you are the very bright spot any many many days for those you visit.
Hugs madi your bfff
We love hearing about these visits! You are such an angel, and your human also, for bringing such joy to all you visit.
You really can work magic, Summer!
You and your human are doing the work of angels!
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
that’s a nice story about the boy who overcame some of his fear… good job.
Good job Summer. You sure do put smiles on everyone’s faces. Well done.
Summer…I think you are extraordinary.
Good work Summer. You certainly make those children
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And Summer spreads her magic everywhere, once again. High paw to both of you!
That sounds like such a wonderful visit, for you and them sweet Summer!
We will keep an eye out on that site as we would love to see you “at work”, Summer!
Purrs,
The Chans
Great visit! We’re sure you appreciated your helper.