The Cat with the Scythe

Tao_Equus · 07-28-2007, 03:59 PM

Came across this news report about a rather unusual cat.
What do folks think?
BBC - Search results for cat of death

Sorry that I cannot get a direct link. This one takes you to a page where you will find the story in the right column under the heading "
Cat 'predicts patient deaths'
(that wont work as a link either).

ardenz · 07-28-2007, 04:09 PM

I saw that yesterday- amazing. He seems to KNOW who is going to meet the grim reaper next! I think animals can have amazing extrasensory capabilities. What about the cat in ancient Egypt and Greece.

from New England Journal of Medicine:

"Since he was adopted by staff members as a kitten, Oscar the Cat has had an uncanny ability to predict when residents are about to die. Thus far, he has presided over the deaths of more than 25 residents on the third floor of Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, Rhode Island. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, allowing staff members to adequately notify families. Oscar has also provided companionship to those who would otherwise have died alone. For his work, he is highly regarded by the physicians and staff at Steere House and by the families of the residents whom he serves."

NEJM -- A Day in the Life of Oscar the Cat

Snoopy · 07-28-2007, 04:11 PM

A cat very kindly lets me live with him and I know I'd never argue with one.

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Tabby cat terror for black bear

s.

Tao_Equus · 07-28-2007, 04:22 PM

It is an amazing story. One of these that make you sit back and wonder...

wil · 07-28-2007, 04:33 PM

Its Hospice Cat...

For some reason I think this utterly acceptable.

But what the heck does it do when no one is near death....wander around and cause everyone to be in panic as it strolls in your door?

flowperson · 07-28-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wil

Its Hospice Cat...

For some reason I think this utterly acceptable.

But what the heck does it do when no one is near death....wander around and cause everyone to be in panic as it strolls in your door?

It probably just walks around...like an Egyptian !

flow....

07-28-2007, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tao_Equus Exercises in futility Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh, scotland Posts: 2,493	The Cat with the Scythe Came across this news report about a rather unusual cat. What do folks think? BBC - Search results for cat of death Sorry that I cannot get a direct link. This one takes you to a page where you will find the story in the right column under the heading " Cat 'predicts patient deaths' (that wont work as a link either).

07-28-2007, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ardenz General Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 233	Re: The Cat with the Scythe I saw that yesterday- amazing. He seems to KNOW who is going to meet the grim reaper next! I think animals can have amazing extrasensory capabilities. What about the cat in ancient Egypt and Greece. from New England Journal of Medicine: "Since he was adopted by staff members as a kitten, Oscar the Cat has had an uncanny ability to predict when residents are about to die. Thus far, he has presided over the deaths of more than 25 residents on the third floor of Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, Rhode Island. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, allowing staff members to adequately notify families. Oscar has also provided companionship to those who would otherwise have died alone. For his work, he is highly regarded by the physicians and staff at Steere House and by the families of the residents whom he serves." NEJM -- A Day in the Life of Oscar the Cat Attached Images

07-28-2007, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snoopy here and now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,580	Re: The Cat with the Scythe A cat very kindly lets me live with him and I know I'd never argue with one. BBC NEWS \| World \| Americas \| Tabby cat terror for black bear s.

07-28-2007, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tao_Equus Exercises in futility Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh, scotland Posts: 2,493	Re: The Cat with the Scythe It is an amazing story. One of these that make you sit back and wonder...

07-28-2007, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
wil UNeyeR1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,452	Re: The Cat with the Scythe Its Hospice Cat... For some reason I think this utterly acceptable. But what the heck does it do when no one is near death....wander around and cause everyone to be in panic as it strolls in your door?

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