Comments on: Can Oscar The Cat Predict Your Death? http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897 Essential news for cats, dogs and pet owners. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Copycat Death Cat Named Buckwheat | Itchmo http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40978 Copycat Death Cat Named Buckwheat | Itchmo Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:51:19 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40978 [...] called.Sign up for our daily email digest or subscribe in a RSS reader.Last week, we posted about Oscar, a cat who was able to predict a patient’s death. Now, a Seattle nursing home is saying that they have their own feline predictor of [...] […] called.Sign up for our daily email digest or subscribe in a RSS reader.Last week, we posted about Oscar, a cat who was able to predict a patient’s death. Now, a Seattle nursing home is saying that they have their own feline predictor of […]

]]> By: klondike http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40193 klondike Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:51:25 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40193 This is a great story. I think Oscar detects the death based on some tangible clues that we may not have the ability to perceive, but I also think Oscar 'cares' and chooses to stand vigil with those patients. This is a great story. I think Oscar detects the death based on some tangible clues that we may not have the ability to perceive, but I also think Oscar ‘cares’ and chooses to stand vigil with those patients.

]]> By: The Grouch http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40075 The Grouch Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:41:30 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-40075 I've had cats all my life, and I think I understand the little buggers pretty well. Don't anthropomorphise cats--their minds are quite alien (that's what makes them interesting). I figure it like this: Oscar really, really, hates crazy people. (He works in a dementia ward, remember?) So when one of them dies, he likes to savor the moment. Purrrrr.... I’ve had cats all my life, and I think I understand the little buggers pretty well. Don’t anthropomorphise cats–their minds are quite alien (that’s what makes them interesting). I figure it like this: Oscar really, really, hates crazy people. (He works in a dementia ward, remember?) So when one of them dies, he likes to savor the moment. Purrrrr….

]]> By: Donna http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39888 Donna Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:43:05 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39888 Oscar is a guide. Known as an earth angel. He knows his purpose. Blessings to Oscar. Oscar is a guide. Known as an earth angel. He knows his purpose. Blessings to Oscar.

]]> By: Furball Mom http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39884 Furball Mom Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:26:44 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39884 There is no doubt that animals sense when something "isn't right" with their human brothers. My big, male cat knows the instant that I am ill....sometimes before I do! He will call me, rub against my legs, put his four-paws up on my leg until I sit down. He then gets in my lap, purrs and licks my hand or arm. It is the most comforting thing in the world to me.......in fact I call him "my comfort bag." He will stay there until I make him get down and then he follows me around. This goes on until I'm 100% again! Once that happens, he goes back to his natural personality....wanting things on his terms only! After reading about Oscar, I'm going to get worried if he carries on for too long a time!! lol There is no doubt that animals sense when something “isn’t right” with their human brothers. My big, male cat knows the instant that I am ill….sometimes before I do! He will call me, rub against my legs, put his four-paws up on my leg until I sit down. He then gets in my lap, purrs and licks my hand or arm. It is the most comforting thing in the world to me…….in fact I call him “my comfort bag.” He will stay there until I make him get down and then he follows me around. This goes on until I’m 100% again! Once that happens, he goes back to his natural personality….wanting things on his terms only! After reading about Oscar, I’m going to get worried if he carries on for too long a time!! lol

]]> By: Sandy http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39869 Sandy Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:31:38 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39869 My cats and dog all knew the day my dad died that he would die...We didn't know. Dad was under hospice at my home and many days were the same...but that day ...they all came in the room 1 at a time...didnt get on the bed. My dog put his head on the bed...They didnt stay long and never went back in that room till dad was removed :( Makes me sad and yet what a gift..its like they all said goodbye My cats and dog all knew the day my dad died that he would die…We didn’t know. Dad was under hospice at my home and many days were the same…but that day …they all came in the room 1 at a time…didnt get on the bed. My dog put his head on the bed…They didnt stay long and never went back in that room till dad was removed :( Makes me sad and yet what a gift..its like they all said goodbye

]]> By: Lorri http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39850 Lorri Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:51:35 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39850 I'd rather have a furry friend by my side, then be alone, or have people there for the wrong reasons. I can't image anything I'd rather have greet me on the other side then some of my favorite pets who have gone before me. I’d rather have a furry friend by my side, then be alone, or have people there for the wrong reasons.
I can’t image anything I’d rather have greet me on the other side then some of my favorite pets who have gone before me.

]]> By: Carole http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39837 Carole Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:54:51 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39837 I have been a nurse for many years..Have worked in nursing homes. I have heard stories like this before. We know that animals know when earthquakes and tsunamis near. I have no trouble believing Oscar knows when these old souls are dying. I think God gave them some "knowing" in some form that we just do not understand. The remark was made that these patients probably didn't know Oscar was even there..I wonder if maybe they DO, & Oscar is there to ease & comfort them out of this world! What a wonderful kitty!Animals are such a blessing to the elderly. We need more like Oscar in our nursing facilities! I have been a nurse for many years..Have worked in nursing homes. I have heard stories like this before. We know that animals know when earthquakes and tsunamis near. I have no trouble believing Oscar knows when these old souls are dying. I think God gave them some “knowing” in some form that we just do not understand. The remark was made that these patients probably didn’t know Oscar was even there..I wonder if maybe they DO, & Oscar is there to ease & comfort them out of this world! What a wonderful kitty!Animals are such a blessing to the elderly. We need more like Oscar in our nursing facilities!

]]> By: mittens http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39751 mittens Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:42:13 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39751 this is not an uncommon sort of story- there was one exactly like it on tv a few years back about a cat in a nursing home who also managed to have the knack for picking out the next person to go beyond the veil. they're sacred creatures endowed by their mother with psychic gifts because they are willing and able to listen. all my cats are about the same age- 20- and they've been passing on one by one for the past 2 years. before each one has died , i have had dreams about their dying-before they showed signs in life of illness. it's their gift to me- they know how their dying will be so difficult for me. it's like theyre sending up flairs so i can prepare myself. this is not an uncommon sort of story- there was one exactly like it on tv a few years back about a cat in a nursing home who also managed to have the knack for picking out the next person to go beyond the veil.

they’re sacred creatures endowed by their mother with psychic gifts because they are willing and able to listen.

all my cats are about the same age- 20- and they’ve been passing on one by one for the past 2 years. before each one has died , i have had dreams about their dying-before they showed signs in life of illness. it’s their gift to me- they know how their dying will be so difficult for me. it’s like theyre sending up flairs so i can prepare myself.

]]> By: Jenny Bark http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39738 Jenny Bark Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:19:13 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39738 I agree with all of you. We all know there is no limit to the amount of love our beautiful babies can give us and they ask for so little. I agree with all of you. We all know there is no limit to the amount of love our beautiful babies can give us and they ask for so little.

]]> By: ~Martha~ http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39712 ~Martha~ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:43:09 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39712 This is one of the most endearing stories (about the most beautiful of cats) I have ever read. As previously mentioned, it should not surprise us in the least. Bless Oscar for his awareness and the nursing care facility for allowing Oscar to share his knowledge and comfort. (Some nursing home administrators wouldn't even allow the cat on the property! I know from personal experience.) I do somehow believe that even tho the patient is probably not "aware of the cat laying next to him", he is comforted in some way just the same. This is one of the most endearing stories (about the most beautiful of cats) I have ever read. As previously mentioned, it should not surprise us in the least. Bless Oscar for his awareness and the nursing care facility for allowing Oscar to share his knowledge and comfort.

(Some nursing home administrators wouldn’t even allow the cat on the property! I know from personal experience.)

I do somehow believe that even tho the patient is probably not “aware of the cat laying next to him”, he is comforted in some way just the same.

]]> By: e wem http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39685 e wem Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:00:49 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39685 My cats always know when I am emotionally wound up. They have also reacted to every serious illness. If I hit my hand they come running in and don't leave until I act 'normal'. When I had cat scratch fever (!)I woke up to see two serous looking kitties staring down on my face. One touched her paw to my cheek. They stayed right by my face through the night I had the high fever, serious, and neither playful nor demanding. Perhaps it is just the stress reaction of not being right; any stress changes the hormones. I am sure that cats with their amazing sense of smell quickly learn to associate changes. I think it also shows concern. If one of my cats has a physical problem, like landing wrong from a jump, or a coughing episode, the others crowd around with the same concern they show me (usually to be swatted by the victim). If I was in a nursing home in my last hours I would be so grateful for the company of a furry kittie My cats always know when I am emotionally wound up. They have also reacted to every serious illness. If I hit my hand they come running in and don’t leave until I act ‘normal’. When I had cat scratch fever (!)I woke up to see two serous looking kitties staring down on my face. One touched her paw to my cheek. They stayed right by my face through the night I had the high fever, serious, and neither playful nor demanding.

Perhaps it is just the stress reaction of not being right; any stress changes the hormones. I am sure that cats with their amazing sense of smell quickly learn to associate changes.

I think it also shows concern. If one of my cats has a physical problem, like landing wrong from a jump, or a coughing episode, the others crowd around with the same concern they show me (usually to be swatted by the victim).

If I was in a nursing home in my last hours I would be so grateful for the company of a furry kittie

]]> By: Sky Eyes Woman http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39682 Sky Eyes Woman Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:54:42 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39682 It is a well-known fact that animals can hear, see and smell things we cannot. There's no reason at all to think Oscar is not hearing, seeing or smelling something that makes him able to sense when a patient is about to die. We humans just don't understand how his senses work. It is a well-known fact that animals can hear, see and smell things we cannot. There’s no reason at all to think Oscar is not hearing, seeing or smelling something that makes him able to sense when a patient is about to die. We humans just don’t understand how his senses work.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39665 Lynne Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:03:46 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39665 “It is just like man's vanity and impertinence to call an animal dumb because it is dumb to his dull perceptions.”— Mark Twain “It is just like man’s vanity and impertinence to call an animal dumb because it is dumb to his dull perceptions.”— Mark Twain

]]> By: Gary http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39650 Gary Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:53:43 +0000 http://www.itchmo.com/can-oscar-the-cat-predict-your-death-1897#comment-39650 And, animals can apparently know before a earthquake hits. Also, there's been many instances when a animal knows when the owner is on the way home from work before the owner arrives home. And, animals can apparently know before a earthquake hits. Also, there’s been many instances when a animal knows when the owner is on the way home from work before the owner arrives home.

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