Still no home for Ally... Update Post 35

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I've been hesitant to post an update - there is so much sadness on PT at the moment... with the loss of some of our special kitties, so I hate to add more bad news...

I still have not managed to re-home Ally. I have looked again into bringing her here to Lagos. There is basic vet care available, but the logistics of bringing her into the country are almost insurmountable. Also, supply of all imported foodstuffs here is erratic at best, and NONE of the shops I have checked have any of the types of food which Ally eats.

I have exhausted every possibility for rehoming her in Bahrain, and have had no luck.

The only person who is willing to give her a home in South Africa has other dogs and cats, and Ally is purely INSIDE ONLY - whereas this person would let her be outside/inside. I know in my heart that Ally would not cope with the transition to this hectic noisy house, and would probably panic and run away - then I would have to live the rest of my life wondering what happened to her.

Ally is still at my house in Bahrain, and my housesitter/petsitter is checking on her daily. She has been there - almost totally alone - for nearly 3 weeks already.

Within the next couple of weeks Warren will be flying back to Bahrain, to tie up some loose ends, move our stuff out of the house into storage etc......he keeps asking me " have you sorted something out for Ally yet?" ..... and I keep stalling.

The reality is that, without a miracle, Ally will be PTS within the next few weeks.

I understand if you hate me - I hate myself for even considering putting a healthy animal to sleep. I feel like a murderer, and I swear I will never own another pet as long as I live - it just hurts too damn much.

Please pray for a miracle.

[Felicia's Mom]

You and Ally are in my prayers. I will never criticize you; because I know what you are going through.

[Karen]

You and Ally will be in our prayers, that a miracle new home comes through, or the red tape of bringing her to Lagos comes unwound.

[sprokett]

is she in america ??????
if not where is she????????

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

is she in america ??????
if not where is she????????

Ally is currently in Bahrain, in the Middle East. (Bahrain is a tiny island - we have one high-kill shelter and no foster-homes etc for animals). I was active in Cat Rescue in Bahrain for years, and as a result ANY friends of mine who were prepared to adopt cats have ALREADY adopted my rescued kitties.

[Uabassoon]

I wish I could do something to help. If it wasn't for the fact that we are still having issues here between Tuna and Corkscrew I would offer to take her. I'll keep you in my prayers that last minute something wonderful will come up.

[moosmom]

AllyCatsMommy,

You and Ally will be in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do with my contacts here, such as posting her on Petfinder or any other website that may make her chances greater for finding a home, please PM me.

I'd be more than happy to foster her till then. The trouble is getting her here to the US.

PT prayers are definitely needed!!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

It looks like Ally may have found a home with one of our PT members - will post an update as soon as we have sorted out the details!

***fingers and paws crossed***

[Catty1]

OH! OH! OH!

Even if this was a temporary home, or a foster home....OMG! Prayers here!!!!

I am ready to chip in any time!

[phesina]

I will contribute to the fund to bring Ally to the U.S./Canada/wherever she will be welcome.

If she has a potential home in Canada but it is easier to ship her to America than to Canada, perhaps you could ship her to me and I would be glad to drive her to Canada, at least as far as Windsor, perhaps farther. (I don't know what would be involved for me to take her across the border, but I can find out.) If she can go to the Found Cats Paradise Hotel, I'm sure we can get her there.

Pat

[jenluckenbach]

Getting into the UK would NOT work without a great amount of time. And if Jennie (jenn_librarian) would be your temp foster I would MOST DEFINITELY be a back up home if something would happen. I have been wishing all along that I could foster her, but I (on the other hand) didn't want her to stress even MORE.

SO................WHO!?!?!?!?! (I can't stand the suspence)

[Scooter's Mom]

Oh my gosh, my fingers are crossed!
I can't donate much, but can certainly donate a little to help with travel expenses. (my husband even says it's okay, lol)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Julie, I'm so glad to hear that another PT'er will be able help Ally. I can't wait to find out who it is.

[Freedom]

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.

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!!!!

[Catty1]

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.