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Scamp

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Animal

The Resume

    Born in United States
    Adopted Schnauzer dog
    Resided at The Pines nursing home in Canton, Ohio
    Sought out specific residents at the home and stayed with them shortly before their deaths

Why he might be annoying:

    He sensed the impending death of over 40 residents of the home after his arrival (c. 2004).
    He would bark or pace around an area to warn people of a predicted death.
    He was often the only one in the room with a resident at the time of death.
    His Grim Reaper reputation made some people apprehensive of him.

Why he might not be annoying:

    According to nursing home staff, he would only bark when there was a problem or something was wrong.
    His behavior with the dying residents gave them comfort and companionship.
    He was also reported to sense grief in people and would attempt to provide comfort.
    Many residents and people found his psychic behavior more positive than negative.
    His psychic behavior enabled a resident's good friend to be present before he died after the friend received a phone call about Scamp's presence with the resident.
    Many other animals are reported as having similar psychic behavior, including Oscar.

Credit: Pr31wnb


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 26.32% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 36 Votes: 63.89% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 3507 Votes: 44.08% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 166 Votes: 36.14% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 235 Votes: 46.81% Annoying