Meet Oreo, the cat who somehow found her way into a nursing home – and decided to work there. “She’s like the family here. She helps the residents, she helps the employees, and we just love her,” said Carmen Delgado, receptionist of St. Augustine Health Ministries in Cleveland, Ohio.
Everyone appreciates the kitty’s presence. “Most of the people we serve here had pets… so to have Oreo here, for them to be able to come out and pet the cat and see how the cat is doing… it brings… those feelings of home,” Dana Carns, director of advancement, said.
“I’m always getting pictures, even on the weekends or at night that the staff are taking. ‘Oh look, Oreo is at the reception desk, answering the phone, because it’s after hours’, or ‘she’s sitting on a bench with a resident who’s waiting for her ride.'”
“The residents were so excited to have Oreo around. They all love her and seek her out for a snuggle,” Carns told Bored Panda.
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Meet Oreo, the stray cat who somehow found her way into a nursing home – and decided to work there
“She’s like the family here. She helps the residents, she helps the employees, and we just love her”
“Most of the people we serve here had pets… so to have Oreo here… to be able to come out and pet the cat…”
“And see how the cat is doing… it brings… those feelings of home”
“Oh look, Oreo is at the reception desk, answering the phone, because it’s after hours…”
“I think it just brings a lot of laughter, a lot of smiles, and a lot of just normalcy”
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One thing about cats. They know how to just walk in and take charge. No need asking permission. Just do it.
Bawahahahahaha no one would dare question the authority of a cat... after all they used to treated like royalty and they have never forgotten that.
This is quite beautiful. Boredom and lonliness are two realities in nursing homes. Animals have a very positive affect.
We have a cat Eddie looks just like that one that live in the group home for ventilator patients and visits us all :)
Since it's working so well, they should consider taking more pets in... maybe rescues ? :)
I think this is wonderful. Cats and dogs in care homes are an excellent idea. They mean home to residents. They take the idea of 'hospital' nursing home etc away. They love unconditionally and seem to know when someone really needs them. I think the laws should be changed that people especially singles and seniors should be allowed to have small dogs or cats or birds in their apts etc. It means a lot to a senior to have a little dog to walk. They get out more, they meet and interact with people. They have a reason to get up in the mornings and it helps them deal with loneliness. They are little furry angels.
I had a black and white Tuxedo named Oreo 😍 I miss him so much this post made me smile 💕
My father-in-law worked at an assisted living center that had a cat. She was so special and brought joy to all. Shouldn't we all seek to live in the same way?
I this is a very sweet story a cat is a perfect resident in any nursing home! This kitty is adorable!
One thing about cats. They know how to just walk in and take charge. No need asking permission. Just do it.
Bawahahahahaha no one would dare question the authority of a cat... after all they used to treated like royalty and they have never forgotten that.
This is quite beautiful. Boredom and lonliness are two realities in nursing homes. Animals have a very positive affect.
We have a cat Eddie looks just like that one that live in the group home for ventilator patients and visits us all :)
Since it's working so well, they should consider taking more pets in... maybe rescues ? :)
I think this is wonderful. Cats and dogs in care homes are an excellent idea. They mean home to residents. They take the idea of 'hospital' nursing home etc away. They love unconditionally and seem to know when someone really needs them. I think the laws should be changed that people especially singles and seniors should be allowed to have small dogs or cats or birds in their apts etc. It means a lot to a senior to have a little dog to walk. They get out more, they meet and interact with people. They have a reason to get up in the mornings and it helps them deal with loneliness. They are little furry angels.
I had a black and white Tuxedo named Oreo 😍 I miss him so much this post made me smile 💕
My father-in-law worked at an assisted living center that had a cat. She was so special and brought joy to all. Shouldn't we all seek to live in the same way?
I this is a very sweet story a cat is a perfect resident in any nursing home! This kitty is adorable!
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