$1480.00!!! Ally Fundraiser Money update MARCH 1st

[jennielynn1970]

Just got another donation!
We're up to $375.00!

[orangemm]

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[jennielynn1970]

We're up to $400.00!!!

[Catty1]

ONE THIRD OF THE WAY THERE!!!! Every little bit adds up, peoples! WOO-HOO!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jenn, I'll be mailing you my donation when I mail Jorgie and Sophie their Valentine's Day cards.

[jennielynn1970]

Cool! I'll be looking for their cards! I have Pearl's and Starr's ready to go out today. Just have to get to the post office after work!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Hi everyone,

I am sorry for not responding sooner but I have been out of Internet contact and I just received Jen's email.

Connor came via London, but from what I heard from BA the London people are really good with animals. They even gave him a bigger cage, plenty of water and food. He was doing just fine by the time he got to DC (although he did want out of the cage).

The price is based on weight, so Ally should be much less expensive than Connor (because he was 10 kilos or about 20 lbs when he arrived here).

I pulled out the paperwork from his travels, but I can not tell what the amount is because I don't know what demonination they used for the currency.

I can tell you that there is a $30 charge when you pick her up from the airport.

I don't know if it is easier to get into Philly or DC, but I am more than willing to help with transportation and a pick up from the airport if you decide DC is a better option.

P.S. I have sent my contribution on to Jenn

[jennielynn1970]

For me, Philly, Newark or JFK are the easier for me to get to. I can get to DC if needed, since I drive anywhere, I'm just not familiar with it, that's all. However we work it out is fine by me.

So, I'm guessing you adopted Connor? Am I getting that correct? Jen L. said Ally and Connor used to fight a lot, to the point of injury, but didn't know if it was Ally or Connor who started. I do have a separate room that she can stay in if she wants to be by herself. I have another kitty in there right now who is absolutely petrified of everything and everyone... but he's getting better. I can actually pet him and he'll purr and eat some food. Haven't had him pee or poop on me in about 4 days, so that's an improvement, lol.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Ally was the aggressor with Connor, but that might have been partially because he is deaf. I have another deaf cat, so my guys are used to it and it wasn't a problem to integrate him into the herd. He even sleeps on the bed (usually hogging it), but after the first few days it was like he has always been here.

If Newark is closer to you, then maybe Julie should look into that airport. The bigger it is the more flights you get from BA and it is easier to transport them over. If DC is selected, then I am happy to pick her up and meet you along the way (then you don't have to drive into Dulles).

[jennielynn1970]

I've been to the Wilmington, DE airport (I think it's shared with Maryland or something). The distance is a toss up. Newark is to the east of me, about 1 1/2 hr away... but it's a straight shot.

Philly is to the south of me. Again, maybe 1 hr plus some.

DC.... well, let's just say I don't know. And Delaware/MD is a bunch of different routes to get there. I could get there, it would just take a while if you know what I mean. Probably closer to 3hrs.

JFK is also very easy, about 2hrs away as it is very close to Newark airport. Just jump off Jersey Pike to the Bridges and on to the Belt Pkwy. Been there and back many a time (not that I flew, but picked and dropped off others).

Let's see what is easiest and most cost effective for Julie.

[jennielynn1970]

Whoo hooooo!! We're at $450.00!! Let's keep it coming in!!

[AbbyMom]

Hi

Well, I left my envelope sitting on my desk at work for the weekend.

However, I will mail my contribution on Monday. I will be mailing cash as that's really easiest for me. If you feel uncomfortable with that, let me know and I'll try to get a money order or something.

Thanks for doing this. Every cat needs an angel and Ally found one in you.

Pat

[jennielynn1970]

I'd just make sure it was in a security lined envelope. Just to be careful.

[Craftlady]

I'd just make sure it was in a security lined envelope. Just to be careful.

Wrap it in a piece of copy paper. It appears there is just a letter in the envelope, make thicker and less flimsy.

[Freedom]

Just a reminder about picking Ally up at the airport. When Julie (or whomever) completes all the paperwork, there is a form on top of the carrier with the name, address and phone number of the person Ally is shipping to. That person MUST be the one at the airport, has to show photo ID to get the animal.

This is how it worked for Sugar in December.

So I worry when I see folks offering "I could go get her at this airport," and "I can get her at that airport." Julie or her husband or her friend HAS to know which airport AND WHICH PERSON is picking her up. And with Julie having satelite problems getting regular internet access, this can't be changed at the last minute as she needs full name, address and phone number.