Very sad story. (I think all cats are therapy cats! I envision petting them when having my blood pressure taken, and I think it might work.)
The Binxx was S-i-L’s PTSD cat, and it worked wonders on a guy who had never been around cats. Needless to say, he’s still devastated, but with two kittens to pick up the slack, he may heal eventually. Bonding? May be another thing altogether.
Somewhere in my paperwork, I have a letter from a doctor that says I need a cat for my blood pressure. I don’t have a cat at the moment but soon. :o])
Too bad we can’t take them to the doctor’s office...