Nursing Home Cat has Talent for sensing death!

I love animals but I honestly would not really want a furry grim reaper to cuddle with me.

I've always thought that animals had a sixth sense when it came to things like this. Personally, I think I would find it a little unsettling if he came to sit on my bed though!

I was just reading this story and I thought about posting it. But you beat me to it.lol. Its an amazing story. I have always thought that animals know things that we don't. I had a cat once that laid down nwxt to me or anyone else who was sick. We called her the "get well kitty".

That's a heart warming story! They have animals that do all types of things like that! Like, dogs that can sense seziures, dogs who can "sniff out" cancer, and the like. I play roller derby, and have a different bruise or pulled muscle after almost every practice. It's funny, because my dog will lick the place where it hurts on my leg! IDK if he knows it or not, but it's uncanny!!! I bet it's comforting to have the kitty there, and know it's your final hours. At least you know you have someone there with you.

there must be some kind of scent we give off when we're sick/dying.one of my cats senses seizures,and alerts me when mom or the other cat is about to have one.oscar seems like he's even more sensitive.

Jenny, thanks for putting Oscar's picture up next to your discussion. I apologize for having started a discussion on the same topic that you already started, but my search did not pull up your article and I, too, wanted everyone to be sure to hear about Oscar because he is such an amazing cat. The story we read was in the San Francisco Chronicle only today, so you did post way ahead of me. Our article described Oscar as a pretty gray and white cat, but the photo was in black and white so your color photo is much better!

I read that story earlier - in fact I was going to start a discussion about it too so I'm glad I saw this one first! I thought it was really sweet actually. It's like the cat is trying to comfort them in their last hours. Just as well the people are mostly unconscious though because I don't think Oscar will be a particularly welcome visitor for some!

Nursing homes are beginning to include cats and sometimes dogs for the benefit of the clients. That is a very good idea and every now and then you hear of an animal that does something wonderful. Cats in any case have been said to be part in this reality and connected to the beyond the veil. They sure can be mystic. Thanks for sharing this and since I post from email I will view that link and see the whole story.

I saw this too. That's amazing. I think it would be a solace as it gives the family a chance to say their goodbyes to their loved ones.

I heard this story today. This is fascinating. I would really be scared if the cat came and sat on my bed, I would shoo it away pretty fast. Animals have a uncanny ability to sense events though. They can sense when an earthquake or storm is coming. I also heard about a dog who can sniff out cancers on people, and they also have ones trained that can sense when a person is going to have a seizure. Amazing.

although i havent read the story, but definitely seems quite interesting, just few minutes before when i open yahoo.com this current news was being displayed on the screen, i just had the thought of reading it after finishing my more important works, like checking my mail. so it was interesting to found this discussion.

This was a good story but odd- would freak me out a little if he came to sleep with me, even though I love animals.

This is another good example of how sometimes animals can sense things that we cannot. I'll bet those dying patients are comforted by the company of the cat during their last hours. Pets really do play an important part in our lives.

Indeed. It was really a nice story. My cat does sometimes also sleeping beside me. I am secured when she does it in my bed. Sometimes she sleeps where she's almost touching me. Either between my arms or legs or even on my tummy. I love to touch her fur and even like squeezing her nose and tail. But when I am sick, I feel I don't want to get her near because of her fur.

Hi jenny I just came in to say how sorry I am for doing the same post as you , we know each other well enough now to not be cheats , I try checks but you have to have the right words or they don't show up , anyway he is so nice he deserves to have his story told twice EH! xx

That was beautiful, Jenny. I personally witnessed how my dog sensed that something amiss was happening. Days before my mother passed away, our dog was reckless and crying silently. I thought she was not comfortable or feeling sick. Our maid even thought that our dog saw some ghost lurking around the house. After my mother left us, our dog began to howl and was real sad. I can't know how they can feel it. I only know that they were gifted with this deep instinct. It's amazing.

thanks for the story. what a kitty. What a comfort to have on the way out of this life. It's kind of sad but nice at the same time

Animals can sense a number of things and this isn't quite uncommon. Its a cute story in a morbid kinda way.

Animals can sense a number of things and this isn't quite uncommon. Its a cute story in a morbid kinda way.