Ally Cat Updates

[Scooter's Mom]

I feel like nobody has failed this kitty. Whatever is going on is really Jennie's business and if she wants us to know she will fill us in.

You should not judge until you've been in the shoes of the person being viciously attacked day in and day out. Have you taken in a kitty only to be viciously attacked repeatedly? Seriously enough to warrant visits to the ER and days off of work? And despite nearly a year of this, still wanting only what was best for the kitty?

My heart goes out to Ally Cat. However, no matter how big of a cat lover I am, I'd have never tolerated that behaviour after the 2nd attack... maybe 3rd. I would have had to find a different solution.

So please, everyone - don't gang up on Jennie. She has done EVERYTHING she possibly could for this kitty. You really just don't know what you'd do until you're in her shoes.

[Cinder & Smoke]

By my count, it's been about 7 weeks since Ally Kat was entrusted to "The Vet"
near your parents' house; and then handed over to one of The Vet's Technicians.
After 7 weeks, I'd think good medical ethics would suggest some sort of a report
was due to the cat's owner. Maybe it's time to *insist* on hearing that report.

On January 31st >>>
At the moment she is at the vet who is a friend of my mom and dad.
The vet said he'd keep her there for observation and run some blood work etc ...

Posted February 11 >>>
Ally did go to another Vet for a 2nd opinion, a Vet up by my mom and dad.
He kept her there for a few days, and then one of the vet techs offered to take Ally
to her place and see she how she would act since there are no other animals there, no kids either.

They did blood work, but didn't find anything come back as questionable.
... The Vet didn't observe any lumps or anything either.

So far, haven't heard an update from the vet tech.

Posted March 2 (3 weeks ago) >>>
I've called and left messages ... not updates yet.
Not sure what that means ...

SEVEN weeks and counting ...
WHO did you call 3 weeks ago when you "left messages" ? The Vet Tech?
Maybe it's time to call the VET (during business hours) and explain that you
feel they should be communicating a status report on Ally.
Mention that you think SEVEN weeks is a long time to have heard nothing from them!

Be polite, but very FIRM. And insist on talking directly to The Vet - no "messages".
Good Luck!

/s/ Phred

[lizbud]

I feel like nobody has failed this kitty. Whatever is going on is really Jennie's business and if she wants us to know she will fill us in.

I don't think it's critical to ask, or care what happens to Ally. It's also
natural to wonder how & where she is. I hope she is happy wherever she
is.

[shais_mom]

I feel like nobody has failed this kitty. Whatever is going on is really Jennie's business and if she wants us to know she will fill us in.

You should not judge until you've been in the shoes of the person being viciously attacked day in and day out. Have you taken in a kitty only to be viciously attacked repeatedly? Seriously enough to warrant visits to the ER and days off of work? And despite nearly a year of this, still wanting only what was best for the kitty?

My heart goes out to Ally Cat. However, no matter how big of a cat lover I am, I'd have never tolerated that behaviour after the 2nd attack... maybe 3rd. I would have had to find a different solution.

So please, everyone - don't gang up on Jennie. She has done EVERYTHING she possibly could for this kitty. You really just don't know what you'd do until you're in her shoes.

WELL SAID!!

[Catty1]

I sense that part of the sentiment in Barbara's statement is a bit of despair - so many of us on PT bonded together to help Ally, and stuck with Jenn through difficulties with her...

With no news from the vet tech, it is sad to think that all our involvement, and Jenn's incredible patience and love, and knowing that Ally was once such a sweetie...Jenn saw this as the real Ally and would not give up - might be for naught.

At worst, Ally was loved for a long time, and I hope she knows that.

At best - I really pray Ally has found a real home and is learning to be loved all over again.

PT Prayers for Ally - and all blessings for Jenn.

[carole]

I don't think for one moment barbara mean't this as a personal attack on Jenn at all, and i agree with the statement made by catty 1 that is more a statement of despair.

It Is only natural we are all wondering what has happened with Ally, I too am curious, and yes it is Jenn's business,but when you post a thread about it, of course you are going to get opinions,comments etc,and most of us here only ask with good intent.

[Scooter's Mom]

I know we're only curious... but whatever it is, when Jennie finds out she'll let us know. I'm sure of it. She knows we're all concerned too.

I just don't want Jennie to feel like we're ganging up on her.

[carole]

Yes i understand where you are coming from too, it could be taken that way, especially if you are feeling pretty emotional about it all, but i think Jenn will see it for what it is hopefully, just concern and worry about the situation.

[jennielynn1970]

Sigh... this was not a happy easter. I decided that since I was going up to my mom and dad I would drive over to the vet tech's house first, since I wasn't getting any answers from her via phone, and it was still early in the day.

I talked to Amanda, the girl who took Ally in, and, long story short, she had Ally PTS about 2 weeks ago. I knew something was going on, and I kinda had a feeling it wasn't good.

She assured me she tried everything with her, and even though she was bitten by her (I warned her...), she still had held out hope that something would change. She said she had never encountered a cat quite like Ally, being so aggressive and attacking unprovoked, and she was as scared of her as I had been.

We talked for at least 2hrs, we were both in tears, because we both wanted what was best for Ally, and neither of us wanted to have her PTS. I feel like I let her down. I just don't know what else I could have done, except ship her to someone else (another PT'er maybe??) who wanted to care for her. I doubt anyone would have wanted that job. Maybe Barbara or Carole, I dunno. Maybe I should have asked them if they wanted to take her, or if anyone would have taken her. I really don't think that would have been the answer though. I don't think it would have done any good for Ally.

Amanda did have her cremated, and she did give me her ashes. She said she thought I'd want to give her a proper burial. So, now she is buried up at my mom and dad's farm, next to our family pets who passed away. It's a nice spot, with rose bushes and currant bushes and gooseberry bushes growing. It's been so soggy and wet here, I didn't have to worry about the digging her grave.

I've been trying to keep the thought in my heart that she is now at peace. No more being afraid of people and attacking them. No more wondering where her owner is. She is finally resting. I just hope that's true, for her sake.

I'm sorry Ally. I hope you'll forgive me for failing you, because that's how I really feel no matter what.

[Grace]

Oh Jenn, you were never a failure. You tried longer than many would have - considering how Ally was.

She's at peace now; that's what is important. One day you will see her again.

[Catty1]

Oh, Jenn....LES.

Sweetie...it seems clearer now more than ever that poor Ally was not happy, and never would be - that something tortured her.

Even as an only cat in a caring home with a vet tech...and it's not like Amanda gave up after two days.

Dear, dear Jenn...I hope that some day you will realize how much you did for that girl, more and so much more than anyone ever did or ever could have done.

There was nothing more you could have done...nothing more.

Ally - I feel you warm, relaxed, you KNOW you are safe and loved forever. Please visit dear Jenn - you now know how she loved you and what that love felt like. Please let her know you are okay, and living the best life you ever have.

And that your best life ever on earth was with Jenn, whose faith and love and commitment you had 150%.

Jenn - for what it is worth - the name "Amanda" means "worthy of being loved".

Ally - eternal love. She is there.

There are no words to thank you. I pray that you have peace in your heart some day.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Taz_Zoee]

Jennie, please do not beat yourself up over this. You did everything you could and it was out of your hands.
I know I can sit here and say this to you over and over again. I just hope you will someday know that it was the best thing and that Ally is now a happy kitty up there at the bridge.
She will always hold a special place in your heart.
HUGS to you!!!

[AmberLee]

{{{JL}}} Although I hate to read that Ally is gone, I must admit that there is a sense of relief that her suffering is over. Rest in peace, little Ally and frolic at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Karen]

I've moved this to Pet Memorial. Jennie, you and everyone else did everything we possibly could for Ally. Now she is at peace.

[Kirsten]

I'm saddened to read that Ally is gone... I feared it might end this way, and yet I'm kind of relieved that Ally is at peace now. She was a tortured soul that probably would never have found any rest, not even as an only cat.

I'm sure, Amanda, the vet tech, did what she could and gave her all her love, and whatever it was that made Ally act full of hate towards others came now to rest, and gave her peace.

Jenn, please do not think you failed her, you did more for her than most people would have done. I'm sure she knew what you did for her, even if she couldn't show it. She may come back to you one day, and be the kitty she couldn't have been in her last life.

R.I.P., Ally, rest finally in peace.
You were loved by more people than you will ever know!

Kirsten