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Fisher College of Business Lecturer on Search Marketing

OSU Russian Studies Grad – 1993

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8th March 2008

I See Dead People

Remember the movie’s great line, “I see dead people” - what movie was that from?  Sixth Sense with Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment (what a name).   I actually never saw the  movie, but know the quote from movie previews and recaps.

I think Monroe and Lucky, my cat and dog, might be saying this now.  Perhaps even Misha, who is my dead cat’s brother.  You think I’m crazy, right?  So, why do I think this?  Misha, who is Max’s brother, has been hanging out on the ottoman where Max died, and slept before he died.  Misha has never hung out there before.  He spends most of the day there.   Perhaps Max is there with Misha, on the ottoman, waiting until Misha dies.  Misha is in renal failure, complicated with pancreatitis, and has lost nearly half his normal body weight.  Before Max died, he always stood watch next to a sick person or animal, until they recovered.

Last night, Lucky who sleeps with me, got up in my bed, stood on all fours on the edge of the bed, and pointed right at the ottoman.  He looked down on the ottoman, sat there, and literally watched the ottoman for the longest time.  Did he see Max?  I wonder if Max will stay here until Misha dies.  If he didn’t see Max, what was he watching on the ottoman?  There was nothing there.  Misha was on the bed with me.

Later in the night, Monroe could not sleep, he cried incessantly, and would not settle down at all.  I could not figure out what was wrong with him.  I finally got up, tried to feed him, comfort him, and came downstairs figuring that might help.  It was of no help.  I asked Monroe if he missed Cody - Monroe started purring when I mentioned Cody’s name.  Monroe slept all day without eating or coming out of the room - he stayed under the comforter all day, until 6 p.m., when I lured him out with some food.  I think he’s depressed - as does the vet.

Misha stays with me all the time now, when I’m home.  It snowed 18 - 20 inches with drifts much higher than that in the last 24 hours.  Perhaps that’s why Monroe was spooked - in the meantime, do cats and dogs see dead animals (people)?  ;-)   According to About.com, some animals do.

A postscript to my entry - as if you don’t think I’m already a little peculiar - :-)

 A couple of weeks ago, I was walking by myself in my neighborhood after taking Lucky, the new dog, out for a long walk.  I am newly pregnant and enjoy a few laps without her pulling on me quite frankly.  I’ve noticed that dogs are quite tender to me on my walks, when they come up and greet me, since I’ve become pregnant.  But one night in particular, as I was walking, I saw a woman and a dog walking across the street from me.  An older black dog reminded me of Cody - my chow that was just put to sleep a couple of months ago - pulled this woman across the street to me.  The woman said she didn’t understand what got into her dog, somewhat embarrassed.  This black dog’s ears lay soft on her head, she nestled right up to my belly, and gave me kisses, her tail wagging.  I was immediately overcome with emotion by this dog.  Call me pregnant but I immediately felt the energy of Cody, my chow, and her love for me.  I began to cry, somewhat embarrassed in front of this stranger/woman, and tried to explain away my tears.  I couldn’t help but wonder if that was Cody letting me know she was okay, if only for just a moment.  I saw the woman and dog the next day - the dog hardly glanced in my direction.  Strange, eh?

I realized how much I bonded with Cody from Day One - nearly 13 years ago - and how much I missed her beyond belief.  There is a special energy we have with certain animals - and chows seem to be my breed - there is a strength there, loyal protection, and yet a softness under the exterior - one that you cannot forget months after they are gone from this physical world.  I miss you Cody - and no, Lucky, is just not the same - she may reside here in this home - and she is indeed lucky to be here - but she will never replace you. 

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