Ralph Lachlan McBean

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Gracie and to Dr. McBean's family.

I first met Ralph in the late '60s when he was completing his PhD. in physiology at Harvard Medical School--and was beginning to get interested in becoming a physician, perhaps as a result of his activities as a volunteer at a shelter for homeless and run-away youth. Even then, once in a while he got involved in rescuing animals (most memorably, a giant snapping turtle).

He had wonderfully...

Ralph Mcbean was a wonderful man. He was so kind and compassionate to animals and people too. I volunteered for him at Allied Cats for just a short while several years ago. I will never forget him. I admired him and his team greatly. What a tragic loss. He will be missed.

just a note to say THANK YOU
for all you did to help the FERAL CATS here in columbus georgia
we will miss you
stormy melly
& the rescued pooches
+ ZOE the feral calico cat
who adopted stormy
samoyed rescue of columbus
[email protected]

I worked with Dr. McBean at Allied Cats of Columbus; the feral cat population of this area is much healther due to his concern. Many formerly feral cats found loving homes due to his kindness.

Madeline Smith

I'm sorry Dr. McBean's journey has concluded. He had a compassion for abandoned animals and did a lot about their plight.
I met him when he rescued a baby mockingbird in 1995. His life was full in spite of his failing health. With much hard work, dedication, and devotion from his best friend, Gracie, he continued until the end. His spirit still lives and his work will continue.

Dr. McBean was a special loving man. I will miss seeing him and hearing his laugh. Lots of special cats are so thankful for him and his work.

I want to give my condolences to the family of Dr. Mcbean. I had the priviledge of working with him in the Cath Lab at St. Francis. He was a great person, and he will greatly be missed.

Dr. McBean, you'll definitely be missed.

I am one of the fortunate nurses that had the opportunity to work with Dr.McBean at St. Francis Hospital in the CCU unit in the 1990's. He was a caring man, great teacher at the bedside, and always had time for your questions regarding the care of his many cardiac patients. I always enjoyed listenig to him explain the mechanics of the heart, he made it so understandable. He is and will be missed in this Columbus community!
Debbie Blaikner LPN,RN,CPAN
Director of Patient Care at...