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Therapy Cat Observations

July 29, 2016 By: Summer Samba41 Comments

somali cat in therapy cat vest

Here I am in my kitchen, just back from my latest therapy cat visit. Whenever I come back from anywhere, it always ends in the kitchen, where my human gives me a treat before taking off my harness, and if I’ve gone on a therapy visit, my therapy vest. This time I went to a new hospital, and it was very different from the other one because for this visit, I mostly saw children! It is quite funny because I am better with children than my human is. She has never been around them and really does not know what to do with them or what to say to them. Which doesn’t matter for therapy cat visits, because I do all the work! And I take all the kudos too, as it should be.

Even though my human didn’t get any photos of the hospital for this particular visit, I wanted to mention a few things that I think you will find interesting.

  1. Although I get nervous when I visit a new place, once I understand why I’m there, something clicks. Because it was a new-to-us hospital, we had a coach, and she noticed it too, that as soon as I realized I was just there get attention and be adored, I stopped being nervous.
  2. I am very patient and very good with children. I kind of feel like they are more on my level than grown-ups are. Plus if they are children in a hospital, I can sense they need me more and really appreciate me. I like that.
  3. Sometimes grown-ups act like kids when they visit with me, and that is fun too.
  4. Therapy pets really do have a positive affect on patients, and especially children. One little girl had some stomach pain, but after I spent some time with her, her pain went away. Neither my human nor I knew about this until after the visit because the child’s mother discussed it with the coach in Spanish. The coach said she has seen this happen over and over again at visits.

I really enjoyed this visit lots! I am looking forward to going back.

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Comments

  1. SELINA says

    March 12, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    We’re all proud of you sweetie!

    Purrz!
    Selina & MK

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  2. Julie says

    March 12, 2019 at 10:01 am

    Anyone would be lucky to have her as a therapy cat!

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  3. LP says

    August 4, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    You know what Summer? That little girl’s tummy felt better after she met you, but that’s not all you did for her! She will think about you a lot now that she has met you and especially when she feels bad in the future . You and your human do good work and we respect you for it! 😀

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  4. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    August 3, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    We have a children’s hospital here in Macon where we live. I would LOVE to take Sophie for therapy visits there… if I could only figure out who to get her certified through. All of the organizations that do therapy visits at the children’s hospital already are based out of Atlanta, which is too far to travel on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing about your visit – we know the children must have LOVED you, Summer!

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  5. Cathy Keisha says

    July 31, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Whoa! TW isn’t sure how to act around kids either. I guess that’s why sticky little Violet loves her so much. I think she’s as scared of sticky little humans as I am.

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  6. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    July 31, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    It was great that you brightened up so many if those children’s lives and that of their families too…and you even had healing effects.

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  7. Marty the manx says

    July 30, 2016 at 6:44 am

    Summer so excited to hear that you are having such a positive effect with your therapy!!! Mom has pet therapy come to hospital she works at and has seen what a positive effect it has on the patients too. So glad you are enjoying it.
    Luvs
    Marty

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  8. Connie says

    July 30, 2016 at 5:32 am

    Great job Summer 🙂 your human must be so proud

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  9. Kitties Blue says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    We always enjoy hearing about your therapy visits, Summer, as we know that’s something we will never do. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  10. THe Island Cats says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    That must have been a really fun visit, Summer. We know you made all those kids feel good.

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  11. Ellen Pilch says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    You are very special Summer, you make so many people happy.

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  12. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    I’m not comfortable around kids either. I bet you made those kids so, so happy, Summer!

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  13. caren gittleman says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Children are the best….children and animals are about the only truly honest beings in the world.

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  14. Just Ducky says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Good job Summer, you are the best treatment those kids could have!

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  15. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    What a fabulous visit! You know mom gets really nervous at the beginning when she attends public functions or speaks publicly. Then she settles in and all is good. It’s just a little butterflies. Just a little warming-up does the trick. You are pawsome Summer. It’s a great thing to be able to give back in such a caring and compassionate way to the humans. You and your mom are the best. Purrs

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  16. Sammy says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    You’re a wonderful therapy cat Summer…..kids must love you to bits as you’re so patient with them. You helped that little girl who was hurting – just by taking her mind off her hurt and focusing on you, she felt better. That’s what it’s all about dear girl………BRAVO!

    Love, Sammy

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  17. Nellie says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Summer! Hi Fives! Yous is sure pawsoome! Mes does not likes children…never has. Mes had some terrible experiences with one before me came to lives with Mommy!
    Being a therapy cat is so cool! Mes is so happy for yous!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  18. The Swiss Cats says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    You bring so much happiness to people, that’s just wonderful ! You do good for adults and children, and we enjoyed reading your observations. Purrs

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  19. Annie says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:45 am

    Summer, I really enjoyed reading your observations. How lovely to be able to comfort children as well as adults! It seems like this is truly your calling!

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  20. M. K. Clinton says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:40 am

    You are one amazing cat, Summer! We don’t want to be in the hospital, but if we ever are then we want a therapy pet to visit!

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  21. Raine says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Thank you for the update, how wonderful to have had your 1st session with children. We’re glad everything falls into place. Keep up the inspirational work and have a great weekend.

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  22. Flynn says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:30 am

    You are doing wonderful work Summer. I am scared of little people so I think you are very brave.

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  23. Athena says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:22 am

    You are an amazing kitty, Summer! So pleased you helped the children.

    My mum isn’t good around kids either. Just like your human, she never knows how to act around them! She is so much better with us cats 🙂

    Purrs xx
    Athena

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  24. Emma and Buster says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:16 am

    Our friends’ son is pretty sick and has a therapy dog with him. Does a lot of wonder for the boy’s health and psyche.

    You are doing a great job Summer. Continue with your ministry to help and comfort the sick and the needy.

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  25. Random Felines says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:58 am

    we are SO proud of you and your human Summer for taking time to visit these places and bring some joy to people

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  26. Craig s. c. okajima says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Summer, I bet that if you go up to a child and start purring, that child will be very much at ease!!

    Seriously, I would love to visit you in LA, hire you for 2 hours, and just have you and your human come to my hotel room, where I would even spend half the time lying on the bed next to you, listening to you purr! Then, I’d spend the other half playing with you, and giving you treats!

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  27. Sue Brandes says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I am sure anyone would feel better seeing you.

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  28. BeadedTail says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:52 am

    Our mommy doesn’t know what to do around little people either but we’re glad you do Summer. It’s so wonderful you’re able to go make people feel better especially children in a hospital. You’re a very special kitty!

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  29. Marg says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Oh Summer, that is so wonderful that you are helping to make people and especially children feel better. We just know they love seeing you and you are making such a difference in their lives.

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  30. Brian Frum says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:20 am

    We are so proud of you pretty Summer, you really are making a difference!

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  31. Grace says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:15 am

    Small humans are pretty much the same as big humans – they just have less experience – so I treat all humans the same, always works for me. BTW – I love your toe floof

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  32. dma says

    July 29, 2016 at 6:08 am

    i totally believe #4.

    and i’m like your human- i’m rather awkward around children.

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  33. Toby & Leia says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:49 am

    It’s great to hear that you are so good with sticky lil people. A lot of us felines…. aren’t.

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  34. The Poupounette Gang says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:40 am

    The work you do is so amazing, Summer! We can imagine how much joy you bring to those you visit.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  35. Madi says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:38 am

    Summer clapping and saying WTG my friend. I’m so happy to hear you visited little peeps and enjoyed it. I’ve never been around them either but I’ve heard they often talk/squeal loud so I commend you for not running.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  36. mommakatandherbearcat says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:00 am

    You bring happiness and sunshine everywhere you go, Summer 🙂

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  37. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:57 am

    Summer, you are a living angel! You make everyone feel better! Thank you for helping that little girls tummy by just being you!

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  38. Mickey's Musings says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:52 am

    So happy to hear you had a good visit and that the children loved you 🙂
    We kitties know the power we have around humans.
    Bet those kids feel better too 🙂
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  39. The kitties of purring pines says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:54 am

    Summer, you are a rock star!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

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  40. Harvey, Miranda,Silver and Dusty says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:58 am

    * High Pa * Summer yuo are doing amazingly well. Thank you for making people feel better!!!

    Reply

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