Summer Samba, the Cat (@summersamba.bsky.social)

Summer Samba, the Cat

@summersamba.bsky.social

Professional actor, model, blogger...and cat! I volunteer as the feline half of a therapy cat team in my spare time. Visit my blog https://www.sparklecat.com

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Summer Samba, the Cat

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I'm a little over halfway through my Cat Halloween Advent Calendar! And you can see how it's been going in my video today! Check it out here - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #Halloweencat #catvideos7:30 AM

sparklecat.comThe Progress on My Cat Halloween Advent CalendarSummer shares a video compilation of the first half of her Cat Halloween Advent Calendar, which so far has been less than impressive.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I never got around to modeling a couple of this year's Halloween costumes! So I'm putting them on for this blog post. Let me know what you think of them - www.sparklecat.com/diary/leftov... #Halloween #catcostumes

sparklecat.comLeftover Halloween CostumesSummer models a couple of recently purchased Halloween costumes she never got around to showing off this season.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's outtake Sunday! And I have a fun selection of silly photos for you this week. Check them out here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/funny-... #funnycat #funnycatphotos

sparklecat.comFunny Sunday BloopersIt's time for Sunday outtakes, and Summer shares some funny bloopers that happened during the week's photo sessions.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's took a while, but my human finally put together a video of my recent shopping day, so you can see how much fun I had! Check it out here - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #catadventure

sparklecat.comMy Fun Shopping Day, on Video!After a bit of a delay, Summer shares a video of her recent fun shopping day, including the end where she goes in her carrier by herself.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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If your cat is the boss in your house, you are in good company! Here are some famous people who were also ruled by cats - www.sparklecat.com/special/cat-... #catlovers #cats

sparklecat.comIs Your Cat the Boss in Your House? You Are Not Alone - These Famous People Are Known Cat SlavesIf you think your cat is the boss of you, check out these famous people who are also cat slaves.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Is your cat bored of their toys? The fix may be easier than you think - and it certainly doesn't involve buying any more toys - www.sparklecat.com/special/befo... #cattoys #catadvice

sparklecat.comBefore You Buy More Cat Toys, Try These Simple TricksIf your cat is bored of their toys, Summer has a few simple tips and tricks that will help bring new life into those old toys.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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A cat's trust must be earned - and it can be broken! Here are five things humans do without thinking that risk damaging your bond with your cat - www.sparklecat.com/special/five... #catlovers #catadvice

sparklecat.comFive Ways You Damage Your Bond With Your Cat (and What to Do Instead)Summer looks at five ways humans damage their bond with their cat, and what they can do instead.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's Throwback Thursday, and I'm looking back at my very first Halloween season! Here's what I was wearing - and what I was doing - www.sparklecat.com/diary/my-fir... #cathalloween #throwbackthursday

sparklecat.comMy First Halloween - October 2014Summer shares some photos of her first Halloween season - the costumes she wore, Binga, and a cat show she attended in Las Vegas.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Cat whiskers may look ornamental, but they are a lot more crucial to a cat's perception of the world than you might imagine! Here's what every cat lover should know - www.sparklecat.com/special/cat-...

sparklecat.comThe Secret Life of Cat Whiskers: 9 Fascinating Facts You Never KnewCat Whiskers are both cute and useful! Summer shares 9 surprising cat whisker facts that many people don't know.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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You won't see ALL my witch hats here, but you will see a bunch of them! I bet you'll be surprised when you see how many are just in this one post - www.sparklecat.com/diary/some-o... #halloweencat #cathats

sparklecat.comSome of My Many Witch HatsSummer has a LOT of witch hats, and she is modeling some today. Which means she is modeling a fairly large number of witch hats.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I know you wish your cat could live forever! While I can't tell you how to do that, I can give you some basic advice on how to help your cat live the longest, healthiest life possible - www.sparklecat.com/special/cat-... #catadvice #catlovers

sparklecat.comYour Cat Will Live Longer (and You Will Too!) With These TipsSummer offers some smart, common sense tips to help cats (and their humans) live longer.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It was a pretty afternoon, so I posed for some photos outside! You can see more of them here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/autumn... #catphotos #cats

sparklecat.comAutumn PortraitsSummer strikes a variety of poses around the bridge during the late afternoon for some autumn portraits, in light and shadow.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Have you ever wondered if your cat thought you were another cat? The short answer is no, but the truth is a little more complex - www.sparklecat.com/special/does... #catbehavior #cats

sparklecat.comDoes Your Cat Think You’re Another Cat? The TruthDoes your cat think you're another cat? Do they even know THEY'RE a cat? Summer answers these questions from a cat's perspective.

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13 day, 13 cheap cat toys and a video for each day...that's my new series about this cat Halloween advent calendar! You can see what's behind window number one today (and what I think of it) - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #CatHalloween #catvideo

sparklecat.comMy Cat Advent Calendar: 13 Days of Halloween!Summer gets a new cat Halloween advent calendar, with 13 days of spooky toys. She shares the first video, in which she introduces Day One.

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Some of the biggest mistakes people make with cats involve how they use their hands! Find out what they are here (and how to fix it) - www.sparklecat.com/special/neve... #catadvice #cats

sparklecat.comNever Do These Five Things to Your Cat - The Hand EditionThe way you handle your cat makes a big difference in your relationship with them! Here are five things NOT to do with your hands.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's time for outtakes! And of course I have lots of Halloween themed silliness going on - www.sparklecat.com/diary/spooky... #funnycatphotos #halloweencat

sparklecat.comSpooky Face OuttakesIt's time for Summer's weekly outtakes, and they have a Halloween theme this week. Just wait till you see some of her spooky-funny faces.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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There are a lot of myths about cats, and while some of them are just silly, a few are actually dangerous to cats! Find out what they are, and why the truth matters so much - www.sparklecat.com/special/cat-... #cats #catlovers

sparklecat.comThese Myths About Cats Are Dangerous! Here’s the TruthHere are some cat myths that are dangerous to believe! Summer shares the truth behind each of them, and reveals what cat lovers should know.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I got to visit one of my favorite local pet shops! You can join me on my shopping day here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/anothe... #catadventure #catlife

sparklecat.comAnother Fun Shopping Day!Summer has another fun shopping day at one of her favorite local pet shops. She even gets a few sample treats after checking out the merch.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Cats need more social time than most people realize. That's because our signals are subtle and hard to understand. So I decipher them for you here - www.sparklecat.com/special/your... #catcare #catbehavior

sparklecat.comYour Cat Needs More Social Interaction…You Just Don’t Realize ItCats need social interaction, and sometimes their owners forget how important it is. Summer offers some signs and suggestions to solve it.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's time for Part 2 of my Halloween costumes from the past! You can check out what I was wearing from 2020 through 2025 here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/flashb... #catcostumes #Halloween

sparklecat.comFlashback Friday: Halloween Costumes of the Past (Part 2)Summer shares the second half of her two-part series showing her Halloween costumes from the past, focusing on 2020 through 2025.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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We cats have a bond with humans that I think can only be understood by those who have experienced it. But that doesn't stop researchers from looking into it. Here are the surprising findings from one study - www.sparklecat.com/special/the-... #catbehavior #catlovers

sparklecat.comThe Cat-Human Bond Is Deeper Than You May ThinkA research study shows that the cat-human bond is deeper than you may think.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I had a livestream over the weekend! If you didn't know, you aren't alone...but you can see the highlights here - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #cats

sparklecat.comMiss My Livestream? Here Are the HighlightsSummer shares highlights from her recent livestream video and shares a little background about her going live on YouTube.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Of course I get the zoomies, just like any cat! But I bet you've wondered exactly WHY we do them. I've got some answers for you - www.sparklecat.com/special/zoom... #zoomies #catbehavior

sparklecat.comZoomies: Why We Cats Do That - 5 Fast FactsWhy do cats have Zoomies? Summer offers up five facts about zoomies, and how humans can cope with this natural but crazy behavior.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I had my therapy cat visit with the memory care residents...and I have a surprise for you! Find out what it is here: www.sparklecat.com/diary/knowin... #therapycat #catlovers

sparklecat.comKnowing Who Needs Me the MostSummer wears two of her reader's choice Halloween collars on her therapy cat visit, and discovers which resident needs her the most.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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My human calls this "elevator butt." But why DO we raise up our behinds when you pat us there? Here's the answer - www.sparklecat.com/special/elev... #catbehavior #catlovers

sparklecat.comElevator Butt: Why Cats Enjoy Getting Their Bum Patted (and Why Some Don't)Summer explains why cats display an elevator butt when being patted at the base of the tail, and offers up some wise dos and don'ts.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I have a new princess crown! My human thought it might match this dress. But I'm not sure it compares with my other crowns: www.sparklecat.com/diary/a-new-... #catmodel #catprincess

sparklecat.comA New Princess CrownSummer has quite a few princess dresses...but one of them doesn't have a matching crown. Her human may have found one, however...

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Even if you say NO, your cat keeps jumping on the kitchen counter! Here's why, and what you can REALLY do about it - www.sparklecat.com/special/stop... #catbehavior #cat

sparklecat.comCounter Jumping Cat? Why Discipline Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)Trying to stop your cat from jumping on the counter? Learn why discipline doesn’t work with cats — and what actually stops counter surfing.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I didn't realize how many Halloween dresses I had! Did you? You'll find me modeling ALL of them here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/my-man... #halloweencat #catdress

sparklecat.comMy Many Halloween DressesSummer shows off her many, many Halloween dresses, along with her cute orange and black witch hat and a cat-sized pumpkin.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Have you ever felt like maybe your cat hated you? Whether it came on suddenly or you felt it all along, there's something going on that doesn't have to do with them hating you. Find out more here - www.sparklecat.com/special/does... #cats #catlovers

sparklecat.comDoes My Cat Hate Me?If you think your cat hates you, Summer has some ways to figure out what is really going on. And it's not hate.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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No, it's not Tongue-Out Tuesday, but it might as well be on my blog today, with all the tongue out photos I have! See more of them here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/mostly... #funnycatphotos #cattongue

sparklecat.com(Mostly) Cat Tongue OuttakesIt's not Tongue-Out Tuesday, but with all these photos of Summer with her tongue out, it might as well be!

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Your cat knows things about you that you don't realize! Here's how we do it - www.sparklecat.com/special/what... #catbehavior #cats

sparklecat.comWhat Your Cat Knows About You (That You Didn’t Know)Did you know cats know things about you - that you don't know? Here are a few examples of your cat's almost psychic talents!

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Just wait til you see these late afternoon portraits! They're at a different angle from the usual - www.sparklecat.com/diary/late-a... #catphotography #somalicat

sparklecat.comLate Afternoon Cat PortraitsAs autumn progresses, the light outside changes, and Summer's human tries to takes advantage of that with this these late afternoon portraits.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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A lot of people believe that cats are less social than dogs - but we really aren't! Here's what's going on, and what's being misunderstood - www.sparklecat.com/special/why-... #cats #catbehavior

sparklecat.comWhy Cats Seem Less Social Than Dogs—But Actually Aren’tMost people think dogs are naturally more social than cats, but this isn't necessarily true! Summer explains how cats can be more socialized.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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It's Flashback Friday, Halloween edition! Here I am in Halloween costumes in past years. Yes, I was even wearing one in 2014! Check out the rest here - www.sparklecat.com/diary/flashb... #catcostumes #halloween

sparklecat.comFlashback Friday: Halloween Costumes of the Past (Part 1)Summer shares part one of her two-part series showing her Halloween costumes from the past, focusing on 2014 through 2019.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Hurricane season is starting to kick up, and this is a good time to review how prepared you are! Here are a few things you may be neglecting when it comes to your cat - www.sparklecat.com/special/surv... #catcare #hurricaneseason

sparklecat.comSurviving Disasters With Cats: What You May Be NeglectingSummer explains a few aspects of preparing for disaster with your cat that many people neglect, and how to organize an emergency kit.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I got to have a therapy cat visit the children's hospital this week! Of course I got to dress up for them, and just wait til you find out how excited everyone was - www.sparklecat.com/diary/the-th... #therapycat #catlovers

sparklecat.comThe Therapy Nurse Is InSince it's Halloween month, Summer puts on her old-fashioned nurse's outfit for her therapy cat visit to the children's hospital.

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We cats are smart in ways that might surprise you! Does this mean we could even be smarter than you? Find out - www.sparklecat.com/special/how-... #cats #catlovers

sparklecat.comHow Does a Cat Brain Work? And Are We Really Smarter Than You?How does a cat brain work? Summer offers some facts about cats' brains, and whether sometimes they really are smarter than humans.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Yes, there's now a video of me modeling my latest princess dress! Is it as questionable as the photos the other day implied? Find out here - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #catprincess

sparklecat.comMy Questionable New Princess Dress on Video!Summer shares a video in which she models her questionable new princess dress, with a few make-better options.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Nearly every cat owner, even first timers, know what a cat's basic needs are. But there are also some many people never even consider that are just as important! Here are some of them - www.sparklecat.com/special/ever... #catcare #cats

sparklecat.comEvery Cat Has These Essential (But Rarely Considered) NeedsSummer lists a few essential needs that cats have that their humans don't often consider, and how to fulfill these needs.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I want to look festive for my therapy cat visit to the memory care residents next week, so help me pick out a Halloween collar to wear! There are several - www.sparklecat.com/diary/which-... #therapycat #Halloweencat

sparklecat.comWhich Halloween Collar Should I Choose?Summer has several choices for a Halloween collar for a therapy cat visit, so she asks her readers to help her choose one.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Here are some tips to get a good night's rest, if you share your bed with your cat - www.sparklecat.com/special/slee... #catadvice #catlovers

sparklecat.comSleep Even Better With Your Cat! 7 TipsEnjoy sleeping with your cat? Want an even better rest with them? Summer shares 7 helpful tips for a great night's rest.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I have a new princess dress to model...but that hat is kind of weird! So I tried a couple other options. Check them out and let me know what you think - www.sparklecat.com/diary/can-i-... #catmodel #catprincess

sparklecat.comCan I Improve This Princess Dress?Summer has a new princess dress to try on...but what about that hat? Does she have any other options that work better? Let's see.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Yes, we cats have very sensitive noses. How sensitive? We can ID you by your scent alone! Here's a study that looked into that, and its surprising results - www.sparklecat.com/special/new-... #cats #catlovers

sparklecat.comNew Study Claims Cats Can ID You by Scent Alone!A new study finds that cats can ID their humans by their scent! Summer looks at some of the finer points of this research, from a cat's POV.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Wow, I did a lot in September! Even without a cat show. So just wait til you see this month’s video compilation. Check it out and let me know your favorite video - www.sparklecat.com/weird-cat-vi... #catvideo #cats

sparklecat.comSeptember Adventures and Fashion on VideoSummer's monthly compilation for September has it all - shopping, slightly inappropriate cat fashion, fun times, and more!

Summer Samba, the Cat

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When your cat faces away from you, it's not an insult! Here's what it really means - www.sparklecat.com/special/why-... #catbehavior #cats

sparklecat.comWhy Does Your Cat Face Away From You? It’s Not What You Think!Why does your cat face away from you? It's not aloofness or hostility. In fact, the answer may surprise you!

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It's time for my weekly photo flubs! Check them out and get ready to smile - www.sparklecat.com/diary/caturd... #funnycat #funnycatphotos

sparklecat.comCaturday Photo FlubsIt's Caturday, and Summer is sharing some very funny flubs from the past week's photos sessions. Check them out.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Anyone who doesn't believe cats bond strongly with their humans has probably never had a cat! There's even scientific proof, and I look into it here - www.sparklecat.com/special/the-... #catbehavior #catlovers

sparklecat.comThe Cat-Human Bond Is Deeper Than You May ThinkA research study shows that the cat-human bond is deeper than you may think.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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I have some more cat-themed Halloween decor picks for you, and I think these are really fun and special! Check them out and let me know if you love them as much as I do - www.sparklecat.com/store/human_... #catlovers #Halloween

sparklecat.comNew Halloween Cat Decor Picks - From Etsy!Summer browsed through Etsy's cat themed Halloween decor and found loads of fun and festive items to share! Check out her picks.

Summer Samba, the Cat

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Have you ever wondered why your cat loves catnip (or doesn't)? I have all sort of surprising catnip facts for you here - www.sparklecat.com/special/thes... #cats #catnip

sparklecat.comThese Wild Facts About Catnip Will Surprise You!Here are some facts about catnip that not that many people know. In fact, some may surprise you!

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My human shot some portraits of me on these steps at a different time than normal! They came out a little different, but I really like them: www.sparklecat.com/diary/mornin... #catphoto #catphotography

sparklecat.comMorning PortraitsAfter shooting a modeling video, Summer wants to sit on the steps by the house and pose, and her human captures some beautiful portraits.