Lisa,

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Prayers coming your way.

As far as Magoo is concerned, here's MY take on the whole thing. Hospitals have a scent just like Veterinary Hospitals. If you've ever noticed when you bring home one of your cats from the vets, the others get spooked. They can sense when one of them has been in a medical facility (i.e., vet hospital). Trust me, this happens to me all the time. PLUS, it's a full moon out. My cats were playing tag across my bed last night.

Anyway, it COULD be that he could smell the "hospital" scent on you from being with your grandmother for so long, and freaked out, thinking he was going to the vet OR the back to the shelter.

It's just a hunch but...I would suggest before you do anything with Magoo when you get home from the hospital, change your clothes and take a shower. You might also want to make a tape of your voice talking to Magoo, and play it while you're gone.

Good luck honey. You and Magoo are in my thoughts and prayers.

(((((hugs)))))))

Donna