Padmé the Therapy Cat

06/26/2024

05/05/2024

It's one of my special days!!! Happy Star Wars Day!!! May the 4th Be With You! QTKittens.org/padme

Happy Star Wars Day!!! May the 4th Be With You! Did you know that QT Kittens had a Star Wars Litter?!? Their mom was a pregnant stay cat named Leia. She had 6 beautiful kittens including Padmé the Therapy Cat! 💜 QTKittens.org/padme

05/03/2024

Did you know QT Kittens has their very own therapy cat, Padmé? She is a PURRmanent QT Kitten and was part of the Star Wars litter! Now she goes everywhere with her mom, Quenby to meet new friends and spread joy! Say hello to her at QT Kittens / or the Therapy Cat / .

04/09/2024

Allison has a Therapy Cat named Rainy, so she obviously knows what she is talking about! Mom attended last month’s Cat Crash Course and said it was PURRfect!!!

New month, new CAT CRASH COURSE!

As a volunteer in our local animal shelters, I see a lot of cats surrendered, sometimes more than once. To that end, I created a FREE online Cat Crash Course that covers the essentials of cat ownership. I piloted it through our local animals shelters, and now I'm offering it to anyone who wants to understand cats and learn more about their needs. The course will be offered on the fourth Saturday of every month, 1 PM Central Time.

I hope to see you in my class on April 27th.

FREE registration here: https://tinyurl.com/catcrashcourse

01/11/2024

What do you think? ~ Check out the new sign Mom made to put on the dash of her car! Mom drives a Tesla, an electric car with "Dog Mode" that keeps the AC or heat on AND has a sign on the dash screen that tells the temperature, but some concerned bystanders don't look at the message on the dash screen and can become worried about my safety. I think Mom did a great job on my sign. Is there anything else you would want to know if you saw me in the car alone and were worried about my safety?!? QT Kittens

01/10/2024

“Meet them where they are.” What a great philosophy!!! 😻. Thank Mew Sputnik & Mom!!!

12/28/2023

Great information about Legitimate Therapy Cats! Thank you for sharing Therapy Cat Baxter!!! 💜💜💜

We’ve had a recent increase in scammers claiming to have “therapy” cats/kittens for sale or adoption, here are the facts: In order to be a legitimate therapy animal the owner and the animal have to pass a behavior and temperament evaluation and a handler skills evaluation together. The animal must be at least one year old so there is no such thing as a legitimate therapy kitten. Some people buy a therapy animal certificate from online sites, which are not legitimate, or create their own fake certificate. There are two kinds of people who make these claims: they are either uneducated about the requirements of a therapy cat, or they are intentionally deceptive. Some claim that specific breeds are “therapy” cats but that’s not accurate, most legitimate therapy cats came from a shelter or rescue group.
We hope this helps you make wise decisions, we don’t want anyone to get scammed. We delete and block as many as we can but they are relentless!!

12/16/2023

While in Naples… Mom took me to Cattyshack Cat Cafe in the Gulf Coast Town Center., located in Ft Myers. They work in partnership with Gulf Coast Humane Society to adopt PURRfect kitties into their FURever homes, so I am the ONLY feline visitor allowed. There are perks to being a Therapy Cat and being named after Queen Padmé Amidala from Star Wars!!! Speaking of perks, Mom says Cattyshack has aMEOWzing coffee, tea, and treats. Don’t tell dad, but Mom LOVES their merchandise & cat items!!!

10/21/2023

10/10/2023

Did you know that most therapy cats came from a shelter or rescue group? There are some pedigreed therapy cats, like myself, but we are not the majority. Mom’s first therapy cat, Dog, was a stray that showed up one day at a relative’s house. They had enough pets so we adopted him. Her second therapy cat, Eddie, was a failed foster. Eddie and his blind sister were very young and very sick when we got them, we fostered them for a long time before they got well, by then Mom was extremely attached to them so we adopted them.
There is no “best” breed that will guarantee a cat will be suitable for volunteer work, a cat’s temperament and personality are what’s important.
PS: I’m the first and last pedigreed cat in our family, the rest are rescues.

05/29/2023

Honor & Remember… everyday!

We honor our fallen heroes, we are forever grateful for your sacrifices for our freedom.

04/08/2023

Padmé, QTK's own Therapy Cat and QTK alum, loves bringing awareness to what the power of cats can do! And even though Padmé is a trained Therapy Cat, aren't they all therapy cats in their own way? Bring some extra therapy and love into your home by adopting a cat! Check out QTKittens.org/adopt!

03/30/2023

Indy is reminding you that today is ! We hope that is every day at your home! Indy is a rescued stray who is slow to warm up to people but loves other cats. She's been waiting a long time for her forever home. She'd be a great barn cat or wants to find a patient human that will take the time to gain her trust and love. Indy says ALL cats deserve respect, not just the sweet ones, not just the cute ones, not just the ones with homes...respect the feral ones, the slow to trust, the old, the scarred, and beat up by life. One way you can respect them is by getting them spayed and neutered! Adopt Indy at QTKIttens.org/adopt.

03/26/2023

I had so much fun yesterday visiting Michael Monroe Ethridge Art Studio to see amazing art by Michael & Aunt Bonnie Broitzman!!! I also got to show off my “Kiss” trick but I declined to participate in any other tricks!!! I LOVED Angelique & Jamie!!! Thank Mew, Auntie Mariel Goodrich, for introducing these two PAWsome artists!!! QT Kittens

12/15/2022

Padmé, QTK's therapy cat, wants all of her QTK friends to get ALL of the kisses for Catsmas, and the best way to give and get kisses is to ADOPT! Visit QTKittens.org/adopt to see our adoptable cats and kittens like Popcorn, with whom Padmé is sharing a kiss. Thank Mew!

11/14/2022

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When you think about what the elderly often have lost - their spouse and/or other relatives, their house, their car, their independence, aspects of their health, their mobility, their eyesight, their wealth, their purpose, their value in society, etc., I have always been amazed at the grace, strength, gratitude, and giving spirit that they somehow maintain, in spite of. One or two of these things would stop much younger folks in their tracks. I admire them always and am grateful for the time I'm able to spend with them. Take a moment to reach out to the elderly in your life and tell them how much you appreciate them. I guarantee you'll make their day..

08/24/2022

07/02/2022

Padmé the Therapy Cat and QT Kittens wish you a happy and safe July 4th weekend! Remember to keep your kitties indoors and provide them with a safe space. Have a PAWSOME holiday! >^..^<

05/07/2022

Happy Caturday!

05/06/2022

Friday funnies! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=541320810684679&id=100044202950790&sfnsn=mo

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05/05/2022

Mis amigos gatos locos (my crazy cat furiends)! QT Kitten's Jag and Starlord are celebrating Cinco de Mayo! They may need my therapeutic powers after this, so I'm standing by! What are you doing today?

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Tu gato hace fiesta o siesta? (Does your cat fiesta or siesta?) Or both, like Jag! He likes to party but likes to relax with his buddy Starlord too! These boys can be adopted at QTKittens.org/adopt! Jag and Starlord say "Por favor llévanos a casa!"

05/03/2022

This raffle supports QT Kittens!

Hi all! Only a few days left to win this Mother's Day gift basket!

DRAWING DATE: Sun., May 8, 2022
PICK UP ONLY!

Contains: Yoga Items, Wine, Bean to Cup $25 Gift Certificate, Hydrating Bottle, Hand Cream

Tickets are:
1 for $5
3 for $10
7 for $20

* Please include BASKET RAFFLE, your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, and EMAIL with your payment to one of the following:

PayPal ~ http://paypal.me/qtkittens
Venmo ~
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04/30/2022

April 30th is National Therapy Animal Day! Padmé sends purrs to everyone!

04/10/2022

Hi, it's me, Padmé. A year ago this month - on April 8 to be exact - my little brother (I used to call him my little bother!) graced the world with his presence. He battled illness his whole 7-months of life but got more love than many cats get in their lifetimes and was such a little warrior! This is Elf and me a couple of weeks before he crossed the rainbow bridge. At the time, I think I was interested in the leftover food on his mouth! hehehe! At least that's what I would have said. But I really do miss him, as does everyone else at QTK and everyone that ever met him! We still think of him all the time and are grateful for the kitties he continues to send us to take care of while he's on the other side of the rainbow bridge. Happy heavenly birthday, Elf! We love you! xoxo Padmé


PS - QTK has a couple of special needs kittens currently on medical hold and some special needs permanent residents that need care and medical support. Please support them if you're able at QTKittens.org/donate.

04/07/2022

Happy National Unicorn Day from QT Kittens and Padmé the Therapy Cat! >^..^<

03/08/2022

Happy International Women's Day from Padmé and all of the beautiful ladies at QT Kittens!

01/05/2022

Happy 11th Day of “Catsmas”! That’s me in mom’s arms looking at the awesome gift basket that I won and donated to QT Kittens! Do you see my card near the bow!!! Please donate if you are able! The kittens need your support and I donated a gift basket and I’m a KITTEN!!! QTKittens.org/donate Thank Mew! ~ Padmé

On the eleventh day of Catmas, my supporters sent to me...food filled baskets, kitten medication, cat and kitten favorites, more kitten food, lotsa cans of catfood, cool stuff for consignment, CASH!!!!, a pawty in a playpen, a cart full of food bags, a sleigh full of goodies, and a jingle all the way sleigh!

THANK MEW for your MEOWvelous donations and wishlist items in 2021! We ask for your continued support for 2022! We can't do this without YOU! THANK MEW! Go to QTKittens.org/donate or QTKittens.org/wishlist! ! >^..^<