Mystic Mog

From the Washington Post:

Oscar the cat seems to have an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. His accuracy, observed in 25 cases, has led the staff to call family members once he has chosen someone. It usually means they have less than four hours to live.

"He doesn't make too many mistakes. He seems to understand when patients are about to die," explained Dr Dosa, a geriatrician at Oscar's hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. "Many family members take some solace from it. They appreciate the companionship that the cat provides for their dying loved one."

No one is sure how Oscar is able to perform this remarkable feat.

One patient noted: "I've heard of a horse's head in your bed signifying impending death - but a live cat in your bed, that's a new one on me!"

Another patient reflected: "I'm old and sick. I'm expecting a visit from Oscar soon, if only I had nine lives too."