Episode 10: Oscar the Therapy Cat

Angel of Death or Furry Grim Reaper? In today's episode, Lauren tells the story of Oscar, a therapy cat who is able to predict death even more accurately than the medical staff who work with him, providing comfort and cuddles to people as they pass. Join Lauren and Rachel as they discuss his life, work, and theories about where he gets his special powers.Sources:https://www.steerehouse.org/shoscar_landinghttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp078108https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5624465/https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-palliative-care-blog/2016/april/11/meet-oscar-the-cat-that-predicts-death-and-provides-comfort/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/furry-angel-of-death-meet-oscar-the-cat/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cat-death/doctor-casts-new-light-on-cat-that-can-predict-death-idUSTRE6115QB20100202https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/oscar-nursing-home-therapy-cat-predicts-deathhttps://www.browndailyherald.com/2010/02/10/david-sheffield-11-a-skeptics-response-to-oscar-the-cat/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy