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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / What Every Therapy Cat Needs

What Every Therapy Cat Needs

November 17, 2017 By: Summer Samba44 Comments

Summer knows what every therapy cat needs

We therapy cats are a little different from other kitties. We’ve got just a tad more of the good feline qualities, and just a bit less of the bad ones. But what exactly does a therapy cat need? I thought I’d put together this quick list. Let me know what you think!

A therapy cat needs:

  • A strong purr
  • A cheerful demeanor
  • Soft fur… or, if a Sphynx, skin that’s as warm and cozy as a hot water bottle
  • A quiet meow that is rarely used
  • The ability to cuddle well
  • To adapt to an infinite variety of touches, hugs, and pets
  • The ability to wear a harness and vest with grace and maybe a little bit of style
  • To allow for human frailty and awkward handling
  • To revel in a child’s delight and ignore her grabby hands
  • To absorb both tears and smiles and reflect back only sweetness
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Comments

  1. Lesley Castle says

    June 18, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    You got what it takes!

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  2. Lesley Castle says

    March 15, 2020 at 11:52 am

    What lovely qualities

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  3. Toffee says

    January 4, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Summer,
    That’s a very comprehensive check list.
    Toffee

    Reply
  4. Kerin says

    May 16, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    You’re such a star, Summer!

    Reply
  5. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    January 5, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    That’s quite a list, and I’m sure it takes a very special kitty to have all of those qualities! You sure are one special girl!

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    January 5, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    My cat would never cut it.

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  7. Lola says

    November 21, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Summer, the last thing on the list is just the sweetest. That’s a quality you have in abundance.

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  8. Kitties Blue says

    November 18, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    That is an extensive list, Summer. Not a one of us would make a good therapy cat, but we know you sure do. Good job, Summer. You bring a lot of joy and comfort to a lot of people. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

    Reply
  9. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 18, 2017 at 10:02 am

    That is a good list, and you have all of those qualities in abundance.

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  10. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

    November 18, 2017 at 4:47 am

    You Rock Summer all of us would fail miserably at being a therapy cat.

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  11. Janie says

    November 18, 2017 at 4:31 am

    Would add one more: and have a wonderfully kind mama or papa who helps get you ready and well adjusted for this incredibly important job! Love you Summer and mama

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  12. Toby and Leia says

    November 17, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    You are the very model of a modern therapy kitteh.

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    November 17, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    My cat would flunk Therapy Cat School.

    Reply
  14. Ratty says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    It takes a very special cat to do these things.

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  15. meowmeowmans says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    How wonderful that you have ALL of those qualities, Summer!

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  16. Raven says

    November 17, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    That’s a lot of good qualities for any kitty to have, and you have them all!

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  17. Prancer Pie says

    November 17, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    You have all those admirable qualities and so many more, Summer!

    Reply
  18. Sue Brandes says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    You are very special.

    Reply
  19. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    The quiet meow part leaves most torties out! MOL The last one is beautiful.

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  20. Morrie Major says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    That’s a very impressive resume you therapy cats have!!
    Mum says I could use a bit more of my good qualities and a few less of my bad ones too… 😉
    Lots of licks, your new friend Morrie!!

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  21. Annie says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    We’ve got the strong purr and soft fur but that’s about it. This list is amazing, and even more amazing is that you fit the bill so well!

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  22. William's Kith & Kin says

    November 17, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    We would fail on most of those, Summer! 🙁

    Reply
  23. Ellen Pilch says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    The one of my cats that would have had a chance at being a therapy cat was Phoebe. All the take cover when my great niece is here. You are a special girl Summer.

    Reply
  24. Teddy says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Such a special job you have dear Summer – AND that makes you a most special kitty too!

    Love, Teddy

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  25. margie says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Summer, you are just such a good therapy cat. Don’t think any of us would make the grade.

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  26. the PDX pride says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    *wipes away tears* Great list, and you fit every one of them!

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  27. Just Ducky says

    November 17, 2017 at 11:39 am

    I like to cuddle but overall I am shy with strangers. So I guess I will just be mum’s therapy cat.

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  28. Eastside Cats says

    November 17, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Aww, Summer…just reading that list made me mellow out some!

    Reply
  29. Grace says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:01 am

    That’s a pretty good list for anyone…

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  30. dma says

    November 17, 2017 at 9:57 am

    well diego-san got the furthest down the list but the second to the last one might trip him up. we admire your work.

    Reply
  31. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:57 am

    You were born this way 🙂

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  32. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Pretty Summer, your soft warm purrs would put ANYBODY at ease!!

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  33. Madi and Mom says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Summer you were born with the ‘therapy DNA’ and we think it is wonderful how you share your kind spirit with all and no telling how many “I don’t like cat’ people you have converted to “I love cats”!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  34. Annabelle says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:17 am

    You are such a great roll model Summer!

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  35. Brian Frum says

    November 17, 2017 at 7:58 am

    You are so gery special sweet Summer!

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  36. Laila and Minchie says

    November 17, 2017 at 6:07 am

    We only meet two criteria: strong purr and soft fur. We are very impressed with with you meeting all those criteria, Summer!

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  37. Random Felines says

    November 17, 2017 at 5:56 am

    those are qualities you have in vast amounts.

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  38. LP says

    November 17, 2017 at 5:28 am

    You are more than qualified for the job, Summer! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  39. The Island Cats says

    November 17, 2017 at 5:21 am

    And we know you have all of that…plus beauty!

    Reply
  40. Purrjamm Cats says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:42 am

    Wow! That’s a lot of unique qualities. You definitely fit the qualifications purrfectly. We admire you sweet girl. Keep up the great loving work you do. Purrs

    Reply
  41. Raine says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:40 am

    That’s ALOT! Even more proof of how amazing you are. We love reading about your therapy visits and how you know just what is needed. Thank you and your human.

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  42. The Swiss Cats says

    November 17, 2017 at 3:03 am

    That list describes you very well, Summer. Purrs

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  43. Mickey's Musings says

    November 17, 2017 at 1:05 am

    That pretty much describes a therapy cat.
    You fit that bill quite well too Summer 🙂
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply
  44. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    November 17, 2017 at 12:58 am

    Great qualities, Summer. You are an excellent example!

    Reply

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