Still no home for Ally... Update Post 35

[jennielynn1970]

I'm definitely up for it. Like I said, I can help donate and I can foster her... let's try to work this out. I'd hate to see someone have to put their pet to sleep because of this!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Candace,

Most airlines don't recommend tranquilisers - I hve heard it is due to dehydration, and also been told that, even though pets are transported in a temperature-controlled section of the hold, it can still get quite cold. Tranquilised pets are unable to shiver, which helps them to regulate their body temperature....


Re the UK - the entry requirements for cats to the UK are MUCH more complex than to the US:
- animal must be microchipped
- certificate confirming treatment for tapeworm and ticks must be obtained, and must include the microchip details.
- blood test for rabies innoculation must be sent to a lab in the UK

If ANY of the paperwork is not in order, quarantine of up to 6 months can result.

When I shipped Connor, the info I got from US Border Control was that an export permit / health certificate from the vet in Bahrain is all that was required. Rabies rules vary by state, but all states will accept a completed vaccination card, and do not require blood tests.

Of course the other challenge is the flight routings - most airlines will not accept live animals for a journey for which that particular airline is not "online" for the entire journey - ie the journey must all be on one airline, and not have legs by more than one airline....so this limits the destination airports which Ally can fly into....Connor flew Emirates via Heathrow to Washington.

[Taz_Zoee]

I know nothing about transporting an animal via airlines. But if you can't find a complete flight on one airline, maybe a PTer could pick her up and get her onto the next flight? I don't know. I just want to help poor Ally.

[Randi]

Julie, you shouldn't hesitate to post, we all want to hear about Ally. Oh, I do hope you'll find a home for her, somehow. I know she has issues, but she may thrive in a only one cat home.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to little Ally, and hugs to you two.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

It looks like Ally may have found a home with one of our PT members - will post an update as soon as we have sorted out the details!

***fingers and paws crossed***

[Catty1]

OH! OH! OH!

Even if this was a temporary home, or a foster home....OMG! Prayers here!!!!

I am ready to chip in any time!

[phesina]

I will contribute to the fund to bring Ally to the U.S./Canada/wherever she will be welcome.

If she has a potential home in Canada but it is easier to ship her to America than to Canada, perhaps you could ship her to me and I would be glad to drive her to Canada, at least as far as Windsor, perhaps farther. (I don't know what would be involved for me to take her across the border, but I can find out.) If she can go to the Found Cats Paradise Hotel, I'm sure we can get her there.

Pat

[jenluckenbach]

Getting into the UK would NOT work without a great amount of time. And if Jennie (jenn_librarian) would be your temp foster I would MOST DEFINITELY be a back up home if something would happen. I have been wishing all along that I could foster her, but I (on the other hand) didn't want her to stress even MORE.

SO................WHO!?!?!?!?! (I can't stand the suspence)

[Scooter's Mom]

Oh my gosh, my fingers are crossed!
I can't donate much, but can certainly donate a little to help with travel expenses. (my husband even says it's okay, lol)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Julie, I'm so glad to hear that another PT'er will be able help Ally. I can't wait to find out who it is.

[Freedom]

OK. Deep breath. Letting the cat out of the bag.

I have agreed to foster Ally.

Like all of you, I feel for Julie, and for Ally. And time is running short.

I was watching this thread develop praying that a better solution would appear. I have not even told my dad yet.

All I can say is what I have told Julie: I am willing to give it a try. I don't know what my clowder will think about this. You know cats are matriarchal. I have 6 females, one is an alpha queen. Julie thinks Ally is an alpha. No idea how Ally will adapt to a dog, older, smaller, slower than her.

If someone has a better option, PLEASE step forward, I won't have my feelings hurt, for sure.

I think we are all just trying to figure out what is best for Ally; and she is making this a challenge. I agree with all of you, rehoming her from here will be easier.

As I told Julie, all I can do is try. The rest is unpredictable. I have a lot of kitties, and no extra rooms to keep one separate.

If it doesn't work, I have never rehomed a cat before and will be asking all of YOU for help, ha ha.

Craftlady, if the offer still stands, I sure would appreciate that Bachs Rescue Remedy!!! Here is what I know about Ally, and I am sure Julie can added to this: 5 year old spayed female, likely an alpha. Gets agressive with others - feline, human, doesn't matter. I haven't been able to figure out WHEN she gets upset, but Julie may be able to add to this.

Next, let me give an update about things here:
1. Monday - tomorrow! - Sugar goes in for her cataract surgery. Please keep her in your PT prayers. There will be 6 to 8 weeks of eye drops and follow up visits to the eye specialist; that will overlap with Ally's arrival, I guess. I will have to make certain Ally does not scratch the cornea or anything else on Sugar!!
2. After a preliminary exam, I learned last Monday that I need 2 new knees. Sigh. Will learn more this week from the results of the xrays and the blood work. Getting out and about is a challenge just now.

So, this is how things stand. I look forward to meeting Miss Ally, and I really hope she does a bit better in the social graces area!!!!

[Catty1]

Freedom - how wonderful!

Might I suggest you borrow a dog cage, and cover it with a large blanket. We used to do that at a boarding kennel I worked at for overflow, and it kept the cat from freaking out and feeling exposed.

Plus, it is big enough you can get in with Ally and bond with her. And the others can sniff her, they can all get slowly acquainted.

Maybe tell your dad you are FOSTERING Ally.

[Freedom]

Yeah, well, the one and only time I FOSTERED, it lasted all of half an hour and I said I could never let her go! So Dad will see right through THAT story line!

[Catty1]

There are SO many failed fosters here....lol

Hey - ask your DAD to foster her! hee hee hee Then he will be able to give her up NO PROBLEM (yah right!)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Freedom, I'm so glad that you're able to do this. I hope that everything will go smoothly.