Ally again :( *UPDATED*

[shais_mom]

so sorry to hear this Julie - I know how much Ally means to you and I can't imagine your heartache. Your first priority is Cali of course. I hope you can work something out.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Julie, when you tried the Rescue Remedy did it help Alllie?

[jenluckenbach]

Julie, when you tried the Rescue Remedy did it help Alllie?

Yes, if it DID help I bet we would ALL send you a bottle.

Julie, I don't know what to say except I understand. An unpredicatble biter and a baby do not mix. And contrary to popular belief, not ALL cats are adoptable. I know that sounds strange coming from a volunteer with a no-kill rescue (who's very basis is that "there is a home for every animal") But I SEE the cats who live and die in our shelter because they are unadoptable.

If you need to put Ally to sleep, at least you know that all she ever knew during her life was LOVE. Place her with another family and she may still end up PTS, or maybe turned out on her own, to die alone and unwanted. Place her at your shelter and she will feel abandonment before the inevitable.......being PTS.

I truly wish I had the magic answer for you. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[Lizzie]

You can't have a cat that might bite your baby, we all understand that and know you are in a terrible bind. Could you massage medication in Ally's ears because you should be able to get anti-anxiety medication made up this way - no, not on Bahrain probably, but can someone send it to you. Can you get a pharmacy somewhere else to ship you rescue remedy and something like Amitriptyline in gel format?

It must be tough for you working in cat rescue in Bahrain. My closest friend is from the middle east and has talked about the huge difference between the way cats are regarded there and the way they are regarded here.

[Barbara]

I can't think of anything. Ally is a cat I love very much.
{{{{Hugs}}}} to you.

[catmandu]

Thats A Shame If You Have To Give Up Ally.
I Would Think A Cat Thats A Mil Chomper Would Prove Quite Useful.
I Do Hope That You Can Find A Home For Ally, As She Bites Out Of Fear, Not Meaness.
I Hope Her Shots Are Up To Date After The Mil Bite.

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry things haven't improved with Ally.

If the rescue remedy helps you can count me in to send you some!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thanks so very much for all your kind words and offers to help.

Jen - I could not have put it better myself - you helped put into words how NOT every cat is adoptable, as unfortunate as that is.

I have been thinking constantly about this, and discussed it with Warren - as we see it there are a couple of options:

1. I would very much like to try the Amitriptyline or similar medication in a gel or cream. Is there anyone who would be able to ship it to my NY courier address *it would need to be packaged up with a couple of cheap toys or something so it looks like a gift and should sneak through customs*. Preferably someone with a PAYPAL account, because that would make it easy for me to re-imburse and pay post charges etc.

2. How long do these meds take to work? I reakon I've got 6 months to get Ally sorted out before she becomes a real risk to Cali, as at the moment they don't have much contact with each other, but once Cali gets more mobile it will become a problem.

3. IF the meds don't work, and IF I can get the money together, my MIL will give Connor a home in South Africa. I'm not sure if that will bring the "old" Ally back - I'd hate to rehome Connor, then if Ally didn't change I'd have to have her PTS and I'd end up with NO cats

4. I am also in touch with a pet communicator (a different one from last time) to see if I can understand Ally and Connor's feelings better and try to help them.

Thanks again to everyone - I love you guys!!!


((((HUGS))))

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thats A Shame If You Have To Give Up Ally.
I Would Think A Cat Thats A Mil Chomper Would Prove Quite Useful.
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ROTFLMAO Gary!!!!

[Randi]

I'm sorry to hear you may have to let Ally go, but of course you can't risk Cali gets bitten. As you mentioned, the reason may be that she just doen't get along with Connor, but I really hope it won't be neccesary to take Connor to S.A. Conner seems to be such a sweet cat.

Sorry I can't help with advice, just want to say I'll be sending positive vibes that you find a solution soon.

((((hugs))))

[jazzcat]

Can the Amitriptyline or similar medication be purchased over the counter or would it have to come from a vet - need a prescription?