Schnookums had an immediate effect on patients when she went to work with her psychiatrist petmom, Laxmi Kathuria, who says “Where words fall short, a purr soothes away the pain.”
Valerie Lubbock was told “I think you can thank your cat for saving your life,” as she left the hospital after her mastectomy.
Leo defended his turf and scared off an intruder by yowling up a commotion during an attempted burglary.
Charley saved her petmom’s life when she had a diabetic episode, and Alfie has been the constant companion to a girl with a health condition, who needed his friendship. Both are among the finalists for a Cat of the Year award.
Boy went missing after the devastating Christchurch earthquake hit New Zealand on Feb. 22, 2011. He turned up at a shelter this week and, thanks to his microchip, is now back home.