Cat’s Night Calls Save Owner’s Life
Mabel, a gray tabby who had been returned to a shelter three times, was adopted by 58-year-old Frank Delaney after she paid an $85 fee. The cat’s unusual habits-staring, crying at 3 a.m., and bringing a brass bell-had frustrated previous owners. Frank, who manages Type 1 diabetes with a glucose sensor and insulin pump, sometimes ignored sensor alerts. About 11 weeks after adoption, his blood sugar dropped to 38. Mabel’s persistent cries and presence on his chest drew the attention of his neighbor, Ray, who entered the home and helped call emergency services. Frank spent three days in the hospital before returning home. He later framed Mabel’s shelter records with the note “She was right.” Mabel now wears a collar with a “Chief Medical Officer” tag.
Key takeaways
- Mabel was returned three times before being adopted by Frank.
- Her nighttime bell-bearing and crying alerted a neighbor during a hypoglycemic event.
- Frank’s blood sugar fell to 38, leading to a three-day hospitalization.
- Frank honored Mabel’s role by framing her shelter records and giving her a new collar.
- Mabel’s previous owner, Harold Puit, also had Type 1 diabetes and died months earlier.
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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.
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