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Permalink Reply by Randy on February 23, 2012 at 8:52am

Our 14 year old Maine Coon / Siamese, Winston, is a bit of a cremudgeon. But, when one of us is sick he will be right there to comfort us. He was a great help right after my DX while getting my BG under control. Not sure he would catch a siezure, but dispite all his bluster he is a sweetheart.

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Permalink Reply by Zoe on February 23, 2012 at 9:46am

Wow, thanks for posting this cool story, Trudy! What's amazing is that the cat had just been adopted and didn't really know his owner yet! See, says this cat lover, cats aren't just cute!

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Permalink Reply by Trudy on February 23, 2012 at 9:58am

Hi Randy and Zoe. I've always considered bonding and family relationships to be so important with my companion animals. Winston sounds like the perfect pet, and I bet the same is true of Zoe's companion(s). So amazing that this Now-Therapy-Cat was an instantaneous life-saver!

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Permalink Reply by Peetie on February 23, 2012 at 2:53pm

Hi Trudy. Thanks for posting this great story. Whenever I have the flu ... sore throat...coughing variety ... I tend to sleep intermittantly throughout the day. At such times, it is rare for me to awaken without a warm kitty wrapped tightly around my neck. It's so comforting. :)

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Permalink Reply by Trudy on February 23, 2012 at 3:58pm

Hi Joanne. I keep telling my husband that we need a kitty. Now I have proof!

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Permalink Reply by Aislin on February 23, 2012 at 4:36pm

My fluffy bed-sharer (more like bed hog, but never mind) Dizzy has awoken my husband on at least two occaisions where I was in a terrible low. It doesn't surprise me at all that this happens, since animals are so keyed into our body scents and moods.

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Permalink Reply by Trudy on February 23, 2012 at 5:02pm

Hi Aislin. Yes, our companion animals really are keyed into us. However a lot of them don't know what to do about it when they sense a problem, my Goldens for instance. It's great that you have a smart Alert Kitty!

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