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This really doesn't surprise me all that much. Many animals have senses which are . . . acute, to say the least. And "pets" often display behaviors that can best be described as psychic. (As much as it pains me to use that term!) I wonder if the kitty is trying to comfort those folks - or, simply get the attention of the staff. (by his actions) If he "meows" while in bed with the patients, I'd bet the latter. Cats, especially, can sense irregular heartbeats and/or subtle trouble with one's breathing. As much as I wouldn't "want" to see that kitty come into my room. In a strange way, it really MAY be comforting - if you think about it. Funny, too - since cats have the reputation for being so selfish. |
Dogs have been known to be able to predict epileptic siezures, and animals know to go to high ground before a tsunami. We just don't yet know "how" they percieve these things. And none of us here really knows what it feels to be ready to die. I tend to think that I would find the cat comforting, just another reminder that death at the end of a long, full life is a perfectly natural part of the big scheme of things. I've been with both parents at the end of life. There was concern about getting everything in order, but no real fear. It's just not that kind of a thing. |
