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You are here: Home / Diary / Therapy Cat Quality Over Quantity

Therapy Cat Quality Over Quantity

May 24, 2022 By: Summer Samba22 Comments

For Summer, this week's therapy cat visit may have been low on quantity, but it was very high on quality.

Sometimes what a therapy cat visit lacks in numbers, it makes up for in other ways. I actually only saw two patients today in the areas I regularly go to, but it was still an amazing visit.

My first stop this time was Labor and Delivery. There were no patients available to visit, but there were sure a whole bunch of nurses who were thrilled to see me! They love the therapy animals there and honestly, I reveled in their attention. I even showed off my high five skills.

On the way to Pediatrics, I stopped by a waiting room because a woman wanted to visit with me. That was a nice break.

Although there were three patients in Pediatrics, only one was up to see me. But it was an awesome visit. The little girl was in bed with some sort of finger monitor, and I got to curl up with her while she petted me. Since she was the only patient I was seeing on that floor, I got to hang out as much as I wanted. She even got to rub my tummy.

We had extra time before our next stop, so we popped into the Residents Workroom. That was fun too!

Our final stop was the Cancer Center. After saying hello to some of the patients in the waiting room, we went to Infusion. A lady who was getting a treatment wanted to see me. She had a big pillow on her lap and I relaxed there for a long time while she chatted with my human and the nurse and petted me. I don’t get to visit with the patients getting chemo very often, so it was a treat. I didn’t even want to get up to go home.

So yeah, it was only two patients. But the value everyone got out of it can’t be measured.

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Comments

  1. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says

    May 29, 2022 at 4:49 am

    Summer we can only imagine the joy mew must bring on your visits to the hospital!

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  2. Teddy says

    May 26, 2022 at 2:15 am

    Summer you bring some distraction as well as affection to those who need it……years ago when I was having infusions in the hospital some dogs visited us and it was such a welcome thing to those of us there……I would have loved having a kitty visitor though!

    Hugs, Pam

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  3. Catherine A Lingg says

    May 25, 2022 at 9:38 pm

    Summer, you are such a special kitty that you are intuitive to other humans feelings. I had chemo a long time ago and I would have been overjoyed to see you and pet you. It’s a very difficult time. You’re my hero

    Reply
  4. Athena and Marie says

    May 25, 2022 at 3:52 pm

    So glad you made those patients happy, Summer!

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  5. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    May 24, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    It would have been wonderful to have a kitty visit me when I was getting my infusions a long long time ago…

    Reply
  6. meowmeowmans says

    May 24, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    You made those patients’ days, Summer. You literally changed their lives today with your visit, and that is so special.

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  7. pat k says

    May 24, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    Another good visit. I always like to read about your visits.

    Reply
  8. Lone STar Cats says

    May 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    I bet they were very happy to see you!

    Reply
  9. Mary McNeil says

    May 24, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    Wevery person you help is an important help !

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  10. Ellen Pilch says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:39 pm

    I am sure you made the day of those two that you did see and anyone that even saw you in the building. XO

    Reply
  11. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:34 pm

    I would love to have you curl up next to me, and purr!

    Reply
  12. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:31 pm

    You made those two patients’ days, I just know it!

    Reply
  13. FuzzMother says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    I think it is wonderful you are a therapy cat, Summer. I have been in the hospital a number of times and I know I DON’T want a visit from a dog…I want a CAT! My kitties at home are the best possible therapy. I have two Somalis, an Oriental Shorthair, and two rescues.

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  14. Samantha says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Love to read about your therapy visits. You must be such a comfort to the patients!

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  15. Cathy Keisha says

    May 24, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    Oh, TW would give anything to have a cat on her lap during infusion. So stressful if you don’t have good veins. Was if the finger monitor was to message her oxygen. They love those things.
    You are a rock star and we wish you lived closer.

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  16. annabelle says

    May 24, 2022 at 10:16 am

    What a wonderful visit and we know the ones you did see were so happy you came!

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  17. Brian says

    May 24, 2022 at 6:06 am

    That does sound like a purrfectly wonderful visit sweet Summer!

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  18. Eastside Cats Blog says

    May 24, 2022 at 5:04 am

    You are very special, Summer.

    Reply
  19. Leah says

    May 24, 2022 at 4:21 am

    Oh yes indeed Summer, you really helped the patients you saw, and the nurses too!

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  20. Katie Isabella says

    May 24, 2022 at 4:06 am

    Sumer, I love hearong about your visits. I always smile when I know you’re going to the hospital. Wish I could be so fortunate as to meet you.

    Reply
  21. Charles Huss says

    May 24, 2022 at 3:28 am

    I think if you only helped one person, that would be enough, especially for that one person.

    Reply
  22. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    May 24, 2022 at 12:19 am

    I think you would have been a great comfort to the lady in the infusion room.

    Reply

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