Update!

[shais_mom]

Emeraldgreen.... just sent you a PM! Thanks!

insomnia again?
its no wonder with as stressed as you are!

[jennielynn1970]

insomnia again?
its no wonder with as stressed as you are!

Oh Hush! Get back to work!!

[kimlovescats]

Nothing like being stuck with someone else's problems! Jenn, whatever you decide, you have my support 100%. I could not and WOULD not deal with such a cat. It's sad for Ally, but not fair nor healthy for you and your other cats!

[jazzcat]

What a bad situation. I agree with Kim, I support your decision 100%.

[Catty1]

Animals in Distress still hasn't replied to her, and BF said it may take a couple of weeks.

This is just awful...

[jennielynn1970]

I've just emailed the place in Maryland as well. Will see what comes of it.

[Cinder & Smoke]

BF said it may take a couple of weeks.

WHAT did Best Friends say will take a couple of weeks ...

* To just reply to the request to home the cat
or
* To actually home or otherwise assist the cat
??

"IT" isn't very descriptive.

/s/ Phred

[jennielynn1970]

Just to reply. I gave them every phone number to contact me at (I cannot make any more long distance calls from work... got reprimanded for doing so when we had an issue in Rochester last month ). I've been emailing every place I can, but no one has yet to even respond to say "Hi, we have your email and we'll get back to you." It's very disheartening.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry for everything you're going through.

This is all so sad, all around.

As others have also said... no matter what you do, I support you.

{{{hugs}}}

[Catty1]

Jenn - could anyone from the Rescue call BF for you, and put it on the Rescue budget?

PT Prayers for Ally!

[Emeraldgreen]

Hi Jenn, got home late today and just got your PM. I'll send them off tomorrow. Hope it helps.

[jennielynn1970]

Just got this from Best Friends and have emailed them back already tonight...

Let's hope they can do something. (Animals in Distress has already turned her down )

Hi Jennie,

Thank you for contacting Best Friends Animal Society regarding Ally the Bahraini Dilmun Cat that you need help placing in a new home.

Oftentimes a rare or unfamiliar breed of cat can be easy to place but if Ally is aggressive, this could take some effort and patience. Can you tell me more about her aggressive actions? Does Ally instantly go after a person when they enter her room or does she wait until the person is too close for her comfort level? Does she bite or swat with claws or both? Are you able to pet her at all? How old is Ally? Is she spayed?

I look forward to hearing from you, Jennie, with more information about Ally and her behavior.

Kind Regards,

Tamara Fleck
Animal Help Specialist
Best Friends Animal Society
5001 Angel Canyon Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2001 x4843
[email protected]
network.bestfriends.org
www.bestfriends.org

A better world through kindness to animals.


If need be, maybe we could have some others email her and give more info about Ally??? I've tried to be as upfront as I can, and what she is like, and all that. Her past I'm not too clear on. I attached photos of her and also said she is a rare breed.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jenn, I sure hope that things will work out for Ally. Like others have already said, whatever you decide you have my full support. Good luck.

[Catty1]

Jenn - if you like, I can round up previous posts on Ally and put them together into a 'composite description'.

Seems to me you were able to be near her right at the beginning - and then she just turned - is that right? I guess she had settled in and was back to 'normal'.

I think BF just wants to know what sort of behaviour they are dealing with here. Ally bites - when she feels people are too close for her comfort level (which changes rapidly) - is that right? But she doesn't attack when a person comes into the room - no one can get close to her, is more like it?

Split personality?

She doesn't use her claws?

Would it be fair to say she was a feral cat who did not have a normal socialization? ie, separate room from other cat, etc. I don't think that was possible in the apartment where Julie and Warren lived.

BF would have to 'start all over again' - if they are willing to do that. I guess they don't want to be too up-front about their 'permanent unadoptable' holding area, or they would be overrun.

I think it's really important for you to detail to them what you have tried to do (point form might be best for them - and you! Less writing.) Include the Clomicalm that is on its way...do you put it in wet food and hope she eats it? She'd be dangerous to pill!

It's really late here but email or PM me and I'll collect the info tomorrow.

HUGS!

[jenluckenbach]

Good luck with Best Friends. (I knew would not take her)