Still no home for Ally... Update Post 35

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. :eek:

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!!!!

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. :)

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!

:D 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!) :)

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

Freedom - you are in Rhode Island...that is closer to Jen and Jenn than Bahrain is!

All I am saying, is I think there are a couple of backup fosters here if things get too much for you. :)

HUGS!

Freedom,
No problem just let me know when you get Alley.
What I will also need to know is Alley's background before she came to Julie.
That will help in the remedy mixing.
During Thumper's reiki treatment today we talked about situation with Alley and she felt certain that it's fixable and she will be a new kitty after the remedy is all gone. :) We are doing a website for the gal I will send you the link via pm (whe it's up and running) so you can read more about remedies.

This whole thing is simply amazing! The miracles people here accomplish just blow me away; whether it's Boomer or Ally, so many folks just step up to the plate and get things done. I am in awe.

And, yes, put me down for a donation!!!

Craftlady - Julie found Ally as a 4 week old kitten! Don't know how much we can learn prior to THAT?, ha ha. But Julie will need to pipe in here to add some info.

Thanks everyone. Dad is sitting here in shock, now that he has stopped hollering at me. :( So I appreciate all the positive support from everyone here!!!

I'm in Connecticut, if Ally is flown into NY I can definately do a transport through Conn to RI. Just let me know if you need something like that. I'm also in for a donation of money to transport her.

I have been following this thread, but am just now posting! It is always amazing to me to see how the "PT Family" comes together to help one another out! I will help with donations for transport. Please let us know when and how! I don't have a lot of expendable cash, but I have some and I will gladly donate it to such a worthy cause!

Three CHEERS for Freedom for volunteering to foster Ally!

:D :D

I hope this plan works out. Good luck!

Oh my gosh! I just finished reading through this thread, and I have to agree that I am just in awe with the generosity of our fellow PT members! Simply amazing! :D I hope this plan works out and Ally melds into your clowder ok, Freedom.

**hugs**

I am simply amazed people in rescue are amazing people and this is the proof in its self. There is a reason for loving this forum and this is the reason why? You all deserve so much more than I can even express!!! I just can't tell all of you how awesome that this is....... I am in tears. Is there still a need for transportation cost??? Maybe I missed it? Please let us know so those of us that can only help with that can help get that covered. You are are the greatest souls on earth :D

Julie has been in touch with me today. She was on a friend's connection and only had a very few minutes to type.

Ally (if I may let the cat out of the bag ;) ) will be heading to Allentown PA! :) (Freedom, you are off the hook, but MANY MANY thanks for the offer!!) My very good friend, Jenn_Librarian will be fostering Ally and I get to be God-meowmie!

I am so excited. Can't wait for details. And yes, any financial help, I am certain, will be appreciated, even in the smallest amounts. Details to follow..... :cool:

Freedom....maybe your dad will be secretly broken-hearted at this news, and will go out and rescue a kitty! :)

I hope you are not sad...but think of the big picture, how many Pet Talkers have all jumped in to help Ally and Julie!

{{{{HUGS}}}}

I am so glad that Ally has a new "home'. YAY! Good luck and I hope all goes well!

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Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

Julie has been in touch with me today. She was on a friend's connection and only had a very few minutes to type.

Ally (if I may let the cat out of the bag ;) ) will be heading to Allentown PA! :) (Freedom, you are off the hook, but MANY MANY thanks for the offer!!) My very good friend, Jenn_Librarian will be fostering Ally and I get to be God-meowmie!

I am so excited. Can't wait for details. And yes, any financial help, I am certain, will be appreciated, even in the smallest amounts. Details to follow..... :cool:

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This is wonderful news!What would we do without people like you and so many others here.Now we get to see updates and pictures. yay!

Hey, Catty1, I am NOT sad! We are all working to develop a plan for ALLY, she is the priority here. I think this is wonderful, happy happy news. I am only sorry that I will not "see" Miss Ally in person. But I know more photos will follow in weeks and months to come.

Hooray for Jenn and Jen, mom and God mom to Ally!

Aw gosh, that is WONDERFUL news!!

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Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

Julie has been in touch with me today. She was on a friend's connection and only had a very few minutes to type.

Ally (if I may let the cat out of the bag ;) ) will be heading to Allentown PA! :) (Freedom, you are off the hook, but MANY MANY thanks for the offer!!) My very good friend, Jenn_Librarian will be fostering Ally and I get to be God-meowmie!

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I have told Julie I will be more than happy to take Ally in for her as long as she needs. I was telling Jen L. in an email yesterday that there is so much strife and conflict in Lagos and the surrounding countries to begin with, I'd be worried about anyone going there, Julie, her husband and the cat! That area of Africa is not a happy one at this point... Hope they will be in a safe area, and are comfortable about going there. I know I'd be looking for another alternative.

Many countries in the middle east and africa view cats the way we view squirrels here in the USA. They're merely pets. Cat food is generally not available, and they eat table scraps. My ex was from Egypt, and it was really bad there. The cats he had seen and been around growing up disappeared all the time, or they were sick and injured and there wasn't anything like a vet available. Dogs were even lower on the food chain. They were considered dirty and normally not welcome in houses. My ex said this was because the prophet Mohammed said in the Qur'an said this, and so it was to be followed. Also calling someone a dog was akin to cursing at them. I know if I ever touched a dog while I dated him, he wouldn't even touch me. This helped TREMENDOUSLY when I wanted him gone, lol. "Oh honey, I met the sweetest dog today! He licked my hands and gave me kisses! OOOh! and I had the most delicious BLT Hoagie with extra bacon at WaWa too!" Had to make sure I was "untouchable", lol. :D :D

Oh, and if she flys Ally into JFK, I can pick her up easily. Have been there and back NUMEROUS times. It's an easy trip for me!! ;)

Oh what great news! Bless your hearts Jenn and Jen! ;) I can't wait to follow Ally's journey to the states now;)

**hugs**

Wow! Ally will now be a PA cat! This is so great, all the outpouring of support for Ally and her family.

I will watch with excitement!


p.s. Let me know about donating.

So Ally has a new home; that is great news!!:D

You all deserve major hugs for making such an effort to save Ally. I know Julie can't believe this. How wonderful! :)

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Originally Posted by orangemm

p.s. Let me know about donating.

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Me too - I want to contribute to this adventure for Ally.

You can count me in also on a donation. :)

I pray that everything goes smoothly in the transportation of Ally.

WONDERFUL news!

Pat

That is just fantastic news! Well done everybody, I love this forum!
You should all rule the world!! :D

WOW... I just managed to read through this thread and it has made me cry!!


I love it here so much at Pet Talk sometimes... watching everyone pull together for a special kitty kat!!! :)

I'm so happy for Ally and the WONDERFUL Jen.. who is able to foster her!!!

Awsome News!! Yeah Ally will have a new home! you guys are just so awsome!!

This is so exciting! I will be watching for updates and how to donate!

That Of Course Is The Best Possible News For Ally , And Her Guardian And The Found Cats And I Are Cheering.
There Are So Many Great People Here, Its An Honor To Belong With All These Heroes.

OMG, these are the most wonderful news!!! Yay!!! I'm so very happy for Ally and Julie that Ally found a place to live!!! :)

That's awesome!! :)

Kirsten

This is the kinda of stuff that makes PT so special, if you are ever feeling disillusioned with PT, just check this thread out and it will soon change your mind, when i tell fellow kiwi's about this amazing site, and how one kitty was sent from America to England, and how one member paid for spaying of my now adopted girls, they look at me as if I am crazy,little do they know what they are missing out on, now look at this, truely there are some wonderful human beings in this world , and I for one am so happy to know them. GOOD ON YOU everyone WELL DONE, here's hoping all goes well for the transistion for Alley. :)

That is WONDERFUL news!!! Please keep us updated on Ally's travels.

:) OMG I was in just dissmay on how I missed this Thread until now.. I am just in tears due to the good news for Julie & Alley.. I am so glad for our Jenn & Jen in their support.. I am here if a donation is needed.. Jen just PM me on what to do.. ****CONGRATS ON ALLEY COMING TO THE PA***** ;) ;)

I'm happy to take Ally in. That's the least I could do since I have room. I don't think of myself as being wonderful or anything like that, just trying to do something that I hope someone would do for me if it ever came to this kind of situation. So many times things are out of our hands/control, and being able to make a difference in one life, it does matter. (Can you tell I'm a teacher, lol... lord know I don't do that for the pay! :p ). Everyone deserves a chance, and if you can make a positive change/influence, then you should do it. That's just how I feel.

Awaiting donation instructions.... :)

Will that be in a new thread?

Thanks!