Guest Ams Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) http://news.ninemsn....ing-to-save-cat An Alaskan couple were so desperate to help their cat they trekked across two avalanches — and their tenacity landed them in jail. Kristina Clark went to extraordinary lengths to get help for her cat Ninja after his health "started going downhill" on Saturday, reports the Valdez Star. Vets in her hometown Copper Center refused to treat the cash-strapped 22-year-old unless she paid up front, but staff from a clinic in the town of Valdez — about 100 miles away — said they would help without requiring a deposit. Clark and her boyfriend, Donney Carlson, tried to drive to Valdez but were stopped by an avalanche blocking the road. So they parked the car, wrapped Ninja in a blanket and started walking. Authorities from Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) claim they twice warned Clark and Carlson to stop, telling them their journey was holding up dangerous avalanche mitigation work. The duo, who had already crossed two avalanches, allegedly refused to turn back. A DOT helicopter then picked up Clark, Carlson and Ninja and flew them to Valdez, where the two humans were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of highways. "We didn't know we were going to get arrested," said Carlson, 20, accusing authorities of not caring about Ninja's fate "at all". Clark's first phone call from jail was not to family or a lawyer, but to the Valdez Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Kelly Hawkins, a vet, said Ninja "wouldn't have made it much longer" if he hadn't been treated. "I have to commend them for doing something to get their cat help," he said. Hawkins said Ninja is "doing very well" after he was treated for a urinary tract infection, but will remain in the clinic for several more days. Clark and Carlson were kept behind bars overnight and freed by a judge on an unsecured bond on Sunday morning. "It was worth it for Ninja," Clark said. Edited February 1, 2014 by Ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDobes Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wouldn't worry about the law at a time like that, but I wouldn't put my life at risk. If something had happened to the humans the cat wouldn't have made it to the vets IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Wow, .......and then at the other extreme are arsehats like Rascals' neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If Thats the only option, then that's what you do. Deal with anything that arises later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't go that far if my Pug had only a urinary tract infection. But if he was actually dying I would. I don't get why the couple went that far for a UTI. eta None of my dogs have ever had a UTI, so I have no idea how serious they can be. Edited February 1, 2014 by puggedforlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 A UTI can be fatal for cats - it's a very general description for a cat that is having difficulty urinating - it may indicate cystitis, blockage or kidney failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Oh, that makes sense. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Shame on the local vet for not even looking at a payment plan option to treat the cat for something so serious... That is one well loved cat I'd say... trekking through Alaska and traversing 2 avalanches to get it the help it needed... well done to the young owners! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Shame on the local vet for not even looking at a payment plan option to treat the cat for something so serious... That is one well loved cat I'd say... trekking through Alaska and traversing 2 avalanches to get it the help it needed... well done to the young owners! T. What if they were already a bad debtor? The clinic may have been burnt by these people previously so I won't judge the clinic in anyway because we only have one side of the story, I am glad they loved their pet so much. Hopefully they startr a savings account to be able to put down a deposit at least in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 If Thats the only option, then that's what you do. Deal with anything that arises later. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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