Patricia Wright’s husband, Bob, is a retired veterinarian, therefore animals have always been a source of comfort to him. Life got difficult for him when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it was frequently difficult to find things that made him happy.

Things that used to bring him delight no longer did — with the exception of his pet Mooshu.Mooshu is a very gregarious and friendly cat that enjoys being around people and rolling up for a nice snuggle.

When Mooshu initially joined his family, his father was already fighting Alzheimer’s, and it didn’t take long for Mooshu to see how much his father needed him.

“Bob was begging for a cat on his lap, so I kept scooping up Mooshu and putting him in Bob’s lap,” Wright explained to The Dodo. “Now he’s always there and sleeps in his arms at night.”

The couple also owns another cat, Norman, but Mooshu and his father have always had a unique affinity. The compassionate cat appears to understand what his father is going through and has practically become his little guardian, following him around wherever he goes.

“I sort of think he realizes his papa needs him more now than he did before,” Wright added. “When Bob is getting his shower, Moosh is in there meowing and rubbing against him, as if he’s checking to see if he’s all right.”

Mooshu spends as much time as he can with his father, but he has to go out and do his own thing from time to time. Wright noticed how upset her husband would be when Mooshu wasn’t around, so she decided to be a bit creative.

“Bob was very delighted having Moosh on his lap, and it kept him so relaxed,” Wright explained. “I had to get him a robot cat to keep him entertained while Moosh was doing cat stuff.”

Mooshu was initially irritated by the mechanical cat impersonator that appeared on his father’s lap, but he ultimately came to terms with it. Whenever Mooshu is out playing or exploring, his father now has a cat to keep him company till his closest buddy returns.

Living with Alzheimer’s isn’t easy, and some days are more difficult than others — but as long as Mooshu is at his father’s side, there’s nothing the two can’t overcome together.

“Moosh is the one thing Bob still appreciates,” Wright explained. “He used to be a veterinarian, so animal interaction is really essential to him, and Moosh always provides it.”

Mooshu was initially irritated by the mechanical cat impersonator that appeared on his father’s lap, but he ultimately came to terms with it. Whenever Mooshu is out playing or exploring, his father now has a cat to keep him company till his closest buddy returns.