Oscar the Cat Predicts Patients' Deaths

This article seemed pertinent, given Fox Searchlight's upcoming film THE SAVAGES (which opens in theaters December 26th) and its story's treatment of life and death issues.

From the Associated Press:

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- "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..."

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