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That Darn Cat!

When I heard this story on the Today show Friday, it was one of those rare pieces that capture my interest.  This cat, Oscar, in Providence RI lives in a Hospice unit.  Daily, he travels from room to room, generally remaining aloof as he passes by the patients who are terminal with things like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.  In the event that a person is in their final hours (4) the cat will go in and lay in bed with the dying patient.  Coincidence?  Well, initially, I think it is too— but he’s done this TWENTY FIVE times, and been right...100% of the time.  The nurses even use him as a gauge to know when to call the family in for final goodbyes!  We found this to be truly an amazing cat with a great gift, therefore making him webpage worthy.  

Additional Links about Dogs that predict illness:


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(Oscar made it here too!)