Yes, I had a second therapy cat visit scheduled this week! This time my human and I were the only team. This is a tough hospital when you’re the only therapy pet because it’s big and there are a lot of places to visit in three different buildings. But my human and I went to almost everywhere on the schedule! We lucked out because in the Pediatrics wing, there was only one little girl to visit. She had a leg in a cast and she was so delighted to see me. I even gave her a High Five.
But just because the Pediatrics wing was quiet, it doesn’t mean there weren’t kids to visit. One waiting room I go to every time I visit this hospital was filled with children! My human sat me on a kids’ table and I was surrounded by maybe 7 of them all at once. I saw something that I never saw before, too — two of the little girls looked and dressed exactly alike! They were both scared to pet me, even though they were fascinated by me. One finally got up the nerve to touch me, and she was very excited about that. The other kids were braver, and I took photos with them and even gave a high five to one of them.
I can understand how other kitties might want to run away or get aggressive when they are surrounded by so many of these small, loud humans. It is stressful, but I was very calm during all of it. Even the wild little boy who kept running around, then coming back and putting his hands on my cheeks was okay. His father kept telling him to be gentle, but actually he was not really rough with me. I just sat there and let the kids enjoy me. My human made sure I was okay through all of it, and I think that’s why I was as calm as I was. At the end, a family with a baby asked me to sit with them for a photo so I did. The mom thought she would have to pay for the photo, but my human explained that it was a courtesy provided by the hospital.
Even when we visited the restroom, I couldn’t get away from the kids! They had tiles in there drawn by children. My human posed me next to this one with cat drawings.
So yeah, I really worked my tail off! I had to check to make sure it was still there.
2022 Somali Cat Calendar Starring Summer Samba
See all of Summer’s merch at her her Zazzle Designercat Shop
Summer you are the best. Kids scare me but I’m old and don’t really like anyone but my hooman. What joy you bring to the little ones that are sick. My hooman hopes Django can be a therapy cat like you but he needs to grow up and like people better. So far the only one he likes is the dog uck! Great job, your tail is too fluffy and pretty to work off. Keep up the good work and work.
Bodacious
You are a brave and caring cat, Summer. You get many more visitors than I do, with all your good works. I just run and hide under the bed if I hear strangers coming to the door.
great job Summer !! im glad you got to see he kids .
Wow, Summer. You are so composed and calm. I would have had to at least find the carrier to hide in, MOL!
Kudos on your hard work and success at making those kids happy!
What a wonderful thing to visit those kids. I’m sure you made their day. Many more kitty drawings to come.
Summer,
Yoo sure do work hard at your job! I don’t know how you didn’t skitch out and run away from the loud little people!
Toffee
Well done! You make all of your followers very proud! I love hearing about your adventures!
LITTLE PEOPLE? Eeeeeeeek!
We’re SO very impressed with you, Summer!
Summer, we absolutely love what you and your human do for these people who are ill and in such stressful situations. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy
Summer, you and your human bring so much joy and goodness to all those people during your therapy visits. Thank you both!
You are a brave kitty, Summer!
I don’t like crowds and noisy humans around me. But I do admit, the smaller ones intrigue me a little 🙂
Summer you are very sweet to let the kids pet you. Chimera let Olivia pet her. We thought she was nuts.
Utterly awesome.
We would need therapy after that – but you give it! Paws up to you.
Well done Miss Wonderful!
Whoa! Summer, you’re brave to have all those sticky little humans around you and to not run UTB. Are you sure you’re really a cat?
Summer, we’re so impressed that you remain so calm with those little kids. We would never be as patient as you.
You sure are a hard working kitty, Summer. You do so much good for humans and little humans, and I’msure they all appreciate it.
Summer, you and your mom have worked long and devotedly for your becoming a therapy cat. That took an enormous lot of effort for BOTH of you. And I am equally proud of both of you. Really.
Summer you deserve a little R&R after this week, without Binga.
Phew…I’m sure glad your tail is still attached! I don’t think Mudpie would be anywhere near as calm as you. Today she freaked out over my new kitchen timer LOL!
Summer, your human clearly does an excellent job keeping you safe and you trust her. That is amazing. We’re happy that little boy’s dad told him to be gentle. Sometimes parents don’t teach their kids how to be with animals unfortunately. If the lady had to be in the hospital, a visit from you would make her day!
You’re a brave kitty to be around so many little humans. And your tail made it through with sparkling colors!
Summer, we can’t even imagine the joy you bring to people when you’re out doing therapy work. You’re the sweetest!
Glad that nice fluffy tail is still there Summer. You are amazing, my cat all hide from my great niece ( she is 1 1/2) except for Phoebe and that is probably because she is deaf now. I wouldn’t even want to be in a room with 7 kids- yikes.
Summer, you ROCK!! Such a pro!! I bet everyone who saw you were enraptured by your beauty and wit! â¤ï¸
Whew! We’re glad you adding a final photo with your tail still intact! What a day!
You do a way better job with kids than our mommy would. We’re glad you still have your tail after all that work!
Summer, just think…you may be creating new cat people by being so patient and kind. Your work is very important, and we thank you for doing it!
We’re very glad your magnificent tailio is still attached. And we think you’ve earned a trip to a pet store to pick out something nice for yourself.
Summer you are a therapy ROCK STAR!! xoxo
Ooh, that last picture is so beautiful! Not only do you have a pretty face, but your TAIL is beautiful!
I never thought about this until now: Therapy Cats are great, but I didn’t realize that you being such a PRETTY cat, combined with being a therapy cat, makes things even better for your patients!
I want to pick you up, put you on my lap, pet your soft fur, tickle you on the chin, and listen to you purr!!
You are a Rock Star, Summer!
we can’t say it enough Summer….we are SO proud of you and your human for doing this therapy work to help others
WE sure do thank you Summer and Janis, for helping all those kids. We know it made their day to see you.
I think you are amazing!
MOLMOL SUmmer I’m so glad you and your tail came home from the therapy rounds together. YOu are so funny
Hugs madi your bfff
the boyz don’t like those small noisy humans. so good job. and glad your tail was still there after all your work.
What a purrfect ending picture. You are so funny. What a great visit. Love the post. Great all around job sweetheart. Purrs
You sure were busy and I’m glad your tail is still there pretty Summer! Thanks for making their day!
Good job, Summer! Hearing about your therapy visits always makes me happy, because I love the way you help people. 🙂
Great job, Summer
you always do such a great job Summer!Well done,xxSpeedy
MOL, I’m pleased to confirm that your wonderful floofy tail is still attached and none the worse. You sure do take in a lot on your visits, and I’m in awe that you tolerate the little peeps so much. You are both a credit to the cat blogging world.
Purrs
ERin
Awesome
You’re unbelievable, Summer! We can kind of understand how you get along with adult humans, but small humans are so scary!! Good job!