When I first met Ken it was with Blackie on his lap. Blackie was a beautiful tuxedo cat with a feisty personality, and Ken, an older man battling cancer, shared with me that he considered this cat as his dearest family. Ken explained that Blackie was very possessive. As a dog person, I was thoroughly […]
National Cat Day: Oscar, the palliative care cat
In honor of National Cat Day, we pay tribute to extraordinary felines providing a special kind of care. Over the past few years cats have been making headlines about how they can provide comfort to patients and families dealing with critical illnesses or nearing the end of life. While not professionally trained, one could say these […]