This is an interesting story of a black cat in Poland who is described as angelic. His name is Radamenes. He went through a lot with a respiratory infection and we’re told he was at death’s door and about to be euthanised but was returned to good health at a veterinary centre where he has stayed to help other cats who are seriously ill by cuddling, massaging and even cleaning them or, as can be seen in the pictures, staying with them.
After he got better the staff at the veterinary center were surprised to see him hugging and cleaning other animals. He focuses his efforts on animals who have had serious operations. He is thought of as a full-time nurse at the clinic and is now the centre’s mascot.
Source. And my thanks to the Cat Lady who told me about this story who says in a comment: “I just stumbled across an article that you may be interested in. It is just one more reason to love cats..”
This is a lovely story and what a beautiful nature Radamenes has.
I have a soft spot for black cats as I’ve always found them to be very gentle and loving.
I forgot to mention that Nurse Tongue is a Border Collie.
Thanks Michael! I couldn’t help but think of you when I read about Radamenes. This story seems to be right up your alley and I knew your readers would enjoy reading about how wonderful cats are.
We have a dog who is the same way with people, especially children. If they are sad, upset, crying, etc. she will come along and kiss their tears away, until they laugh. She got the nickname “Nurse Tongue” because of her kisses. 😀 She has even taught the younger dog to do the same. Thankfully, she has not been around any sick animals, so I don’t know how she would react to them. Hopefully the same way.
We’ve all seen pictures of cats comforting or cuddling with other animals. And of course, there are the cats who can tell when a person is near death in nursing homes.
I wonder if there isn’t a change in chemistry that the cat detects. It might be the same with these shelter animals. But this cat is almost beyond belief at how he seems to minister like a nurse would.
It could be that he is a reincarnation of a highly compassionate being. Not all cats comfort their guardians when distressed or in pain, but many do.
Mitzy’s mother was a stray that I fed, and brought in to sleep with me when I was so depressed, and she laid on my chest with her paws near my face. It was very comforting, but not that unusual for a cat to do.
I remember seeing the cat who kneaded a cat who had been hit by a car, and was still laying dead in the street.
These are part of the many cat mysteries that we’ll probably never understand or be able to rationally explain.