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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sometimes grown-ups act like kids when they visit with me, and that is fun too.
- 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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Purrz!
Selina & MK
Anyone would be lucky to have her as a therapy cat!
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
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!
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.
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.
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
Great job Summer 🙂 your human must be so proud
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
That must have been a really fun visit, Summer. We know you made all those kids feel good.
You are very special Summer, you make so many people happy.
I’m not comfortable around kids either. I bet you made those kids so, so happy, Summer!
Children are the best….children and animals are about the only truly honest beings in the world.
Good job Summer, you are the best treatment those kids could have!
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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.
You are doing wonderful work Summer. I am scared of little people so I think you are very brave.
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
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.
we are SO proud of you and your human Summer for taking time to visit these places and bring some joy to people
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!
I am sure anyone would feel better seeing you.
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!
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.
We are so proud of you pretty Summer, you really are making a difference!
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
i totally believe #4.
and i’m like your human- i’m rather awkward around children.
It’s great to hear that you are so good with sticky lil people. A lot of us felines…. aren’t.
The work you do is so amazing, Summer! We can imagine how much joy you bring to those you visit.
Purrs,
The Chans
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
You bring happiness and sunshine everywhere you go, Summer 🙂
Summer, you are a living angel! You make everyone feel better! Thank you for helping that little girls tummy by just being you!
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
Summer, you are a rock star!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
* High Pa * Summer yuo are doing amazingly well. Thank you for making people feel better!!!