Cat Used To Predict Death Of Patients
Let me introduce you to Oscar the cat. Oscar has an uncanny ability to predict when a resident at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Providence, Rhode Island, is about to die. He is essentially an early warning system. When he goes to a patient’s room and stays there, the nursing staff begin calling the resident’s family members and clergy for last rites.
Oscar waits with the resident. Usually within hours, the patient dies and Oscar leaves the room — his job is done. He is also a comfort for those who have no family and would otherwise die alone.
Here’s a picture of this cat angel:
Oscar has been the the center since he was a kitten. He’s somewhat aloof, however, when he does come to stay, people take notice. So far, he has presided over the deaths of over 25 residents.
He work is highly regarded by the staff and family members. He has received an engraved plaque from a local hospice agency. The plaque reads: “For his compassionate hospice care, this plaque is awarded to Oscar the Cat.”
To read a wonderful story about Oscar on The New Journal Of Medicine’s website. Click, A Day In Oscar’s Life
Purrs, Frankie
Kira here. Now, that’s pretty impressive. I have some foresight too. I can tell when someone is watching me when I’m asleep. Nobody can sneak up on me. I’d take my skill over Oscar’s any day. Snicker, Kira
P.S. To get this blog emailed to you, simply type in your email address and press ’subscribe’ in the box on the right side of this blog.
P.P.S. For funny cat pictures and facts, click Cats Just Wanna Have Fun
P.P.P.S. For dozens of articles on cats and cat breeds, click Cat Articles
January 19th, 2008 at 7:35 am
[...] Read the whole thing here. Jan 11, 2008 | | Uncategorized [...]
March 21st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
[...] familiar? Yes, they took the storyline straight from the news. Last year I reported about a cat, Oscar, who had the uncanny ability to predict when patients were going to die. He only curls up and [...]