Summer’s month long campaign to make the Mansion her home is finally successful. The doctors have all cleared her for admission, the vet has checked her for ticks and fleas and taken her blood and will spay her shortly, the one resident who wasn’t sure about his cat allergies has agreed to give her a chance.

The staff was scrupulous about caring for her outside (the sign on the door instructors visitors and residents not to let her in) but this week went out and bought her a cat house and food bowl. Starting this week, she can come into the Mansion at night and when it is raining.

She has her favorite rooms – one is upstairs on a resident’s bed where it is peaceful and quiet, she also visits Connie and some of the other residents downstairs. She is fussy about her treats, prefers to sleep next to a human at night.

Thanks to the Army of Good, she has been thoroughly checked over by a vet, given her shots, pronounced healthy and is much loved by the residents, who are thrilled that three animals have come into their life – Summer, Red and soon, Leroy, hopefully my next therapy dog.

The one resident was understandably concerned about allergies, but the staff will vacuum and clean thoroughly, as they already do, and he is okay with Summer coming inside and has had no problems. It is not yet clear to me if Summer will be inside permanently or will come in and out.

She reminds of Flo, our barn cat, and she seems to pretty well do what she pleases. Mandy, one of the Mansion staffers, went out and bought her this house, but I predict she will not need it much, she has a big old house with lots of sofas and beds right nearby.

She also has some beautiful grounds to wander if she wishes.

In any case,  your money was well spent, and much appreciated. It went for Summer’s shots and blood work and tests, and there is still $186 dollars remaining to pay for her spaying surgery in a week or so. It would have taken the staff awhile to do what you all did in a day.

Every penny of your donations was turned over to Morgan, one of the Mansion directors, and she is making sure all of it goes to the cat.

This is a lucky cat, and he is bringing great joy to the Mansion residents. You made this possible, and thank you.