My cats are for adoption

My brother was allergic to cats (well actually you are not allergic to cats
per say but their dander however cats seem to get the blame) and he would
never get rid of his cats. I hope the OP will reconsider the dumping of his
cats and consult an allergist. Also it is possible that prolonged exposure
to the allergin can bring about some immunity. The OP never said whether or
not he bathes the cats on a regular basis. Also I have to wonder why the OP
would move in with a woman who is obviously allergic? It seems cats become
disposable whenever this happens. Would the OP have given up so easily if
these cats were humans and his GF was allergic to even them?

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"MaryL" wrote in message


> If you are not familiar with desensitization shots, then it sounds like
you
> have not been to an allergist. Please ask your girlfriend to make an
> appointment with one before you make this decision. Your GP may not be
the
> best source of advice on allergies. There are other people on this
> newsgroup with severe allergies who have used allergists, so maybe one of
> them will respond with more information. Also, my brother-in-law had
severe
> allergies, and he was greatly helped when we installed an electrostatic
> filter on our heat pump. This was a permanent electronic filter installed
> in the equipment, not one of those temporary disposable filters.
>
> MaryL
>
>
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I have to agree here. Cats really become disposable in relationships even
when the problem is simple to fix. The mainreasons cats seem to get dumped
are the following:

1. A new human baby is on the way.
2. My GF or significant other is allergic.
3. I am moving into a place that doesn't allow cats.

The list goes on. I too am one of those who will not date anyone who doesn't
like cats Of course there are those people who like cats but simply won't
admit it to others. I'd think any woman who wants to be with me will accept
that myself and the cats are a package deal. I have kicked a few women to
the curb simply because they could not accept I have a cat.

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"Luvskats00" wrote in message


> Would I ever get rid of my mushyboy? Nope. I stopped dating anyone who
couldn't
> physically or mentally tolerate my cats. Little money? I made do with no
new
> clothers...cheap food, etc. Would i take a job where housing means no
pets.
> Nope..wouldn't do it...whether the job for 40K or 140K.
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So, did your future wife ask you to get rid of the cats? I myself would not
marry a woman who asked me to do that. I can see how you might have to deal
with some posters wrath here. A lot of cats seem to get dumped over reasons
like this, even though the problem can be solved. I'd think if your future
wife loved you then she'd be willing to keep trying here.

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"Bob Avery" wrote in message


> It's not just some roommate. It's my future wife.
>
> Bob
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On Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:55:52 -0700, "Cat Protector"
, tried to sniff my butt and growled:

>So, did your future wife ask you to get rid of the cats? I myself would not
>marry a woman who asked me to do that. I can see how you might have to deal
>with some posters wrath here. A lot of cats seem to get dumped over reasons
>like this, even though the problem can be solved. I'd think if your future
>wife loved you then she'd be willing to keep trying here.

I think if it meant that much to me she would honestly suffer it and
let me keep them. I could never subject her to that. She is miserable
when she is around them, or their fur. It's not fair.

I really don't understand some of the responses I've received. As I
understand it, the terms dumping and abandoning refer to dropping off
your pet in a remote area and taking off.

I never proposed to do that, nor will I. They are my responsibility
and I will see that they are taken care oft, even if I have to have
them euthanized. ( I can't imagine it would ever come to that)

I appreciate those that have offered advice. To the rest of you, I
didn't come here to have my character judged. If you don't have
anything useful to tell me, why post your ridiculous anger?

Bob
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Bob Avery wrote:

>On Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:55:52 -0700, "Cat Protector"
> , tried to sniff my butt and growled:
>
>>So, did your future wife ask you to get rid of the cats? I myself would not
>>marry a woman who asked me to do that. I can see how you might have to deal
>>with some posters wrath here. A lot of cats seem to get dumped over reasons
>>like this, even though the problem can be solved. I'd think if your future
>>wife loved you then she'd be willing to keep trying here.
>
>I think if it meant that much to me she would honestly suffer it and
>let me keep them. I could never subject her to that. She is miserable
>when she is around them, or their fur. It's not fair.
>
>I really don't understand some of the responses I've received. As I
>understand it, the terms dumping and abandoning refer to dropping off
>your pet in a remote area and taking off.
>
>I never proposed to do that, nor will I. They are my responsibility
>and I will see that they are taken care oft, even if I have to have
>them euthanized. ( I can't imagine it would ever come to that)
>
>I appreciate those that have offered advice. To the rest of you, I
>didn't come here to have my character judged. If you don't have
>anything useful to tell me, why post your ridiculous anger?

Maybe people are just annoyed that you'd rather disrupt your cats'
lives by taking them to a new owner than make an appointment with an
allergist? It's disgusting.

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On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 20:29:27 +0100, Peter's Cat ,
tried to sniff my butt and growled:

>Bob Avery wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:55:52 -0700, "Cat Protector"
>> , tried to sniff my butt and growled:
>>
>>>So, did your future wife ask you to get rid of the cats? I myself would not
>>>marry a woman who asked me to do that. I can see how you might have to deal
>>>with some posters wrath here. A lot of cats seem to get dumped over reasons
>>>like this, even though the problem can be solved. I'd think if your future
>>>wife loved you then she'd be willing to keep trying here.
>>
>>I think if it meant that much to me she would honestly suffer it and
>>let me keep them. I could never subject her to that. She is miserable
>>when she is around them, or their fur. It's not fair.
>>
>>I really don't understand some of the responses I've received. As I
>>understand it, the terms dumping and abandoning refer to dropping off
>>your pet in a remote area and taking off.
>>
>>I never proposed to do that, nor will I. They are my responsibility
>>and I will see that they are taken care oft, even if I have to have
>>them euthanized. ( I can't imagine it would ever come to that)
>>
>>I appreciate those that have offered advice. To the rest of you, I
>>didn't come here to have my character judged. If you don't have
>>anything useful to tell me, why post your ridiculous anger?
>
>Maybe people are just annoyed that you'd rather disrupt your cats'
>lives by taking them to a new owner than make an appointment with an
>allergist? It's disgusting.

Oh great. Another finger pointing individual who thinks I'm scum. What
is it with this group? Seriously, the most irate group of people I've
ever encountered.

Maybe all the funds in your life are tied up in cat care, but I'm sure
allergists aren't cheap and I doubt her poor insurance plan covers it.

I said the allergist was good advice and I will look into it. If my
posts upset you so much, you should really just killfile me.


Bob.
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So it means more for you to dump the cats because she has allergies? Did you
even stand up and say I am keeping the cats? You can't expect a lot of
people here to support the dumping of cats. In a way you are dumping them
whether it be at a shelter or with someone else. I don't think it is fair to
the cats. I think you need to sit down with your girlfriend and inform her
that an allergist is needed here and that you keep the cats. If you truly
care for the cats as much as you say you do then you'd keep them and work
through what is only a temporary discomfort. If your girlfriend objects to
staying with you then I am sure you will know where her priorities are. Of
course by your first post here you say you would never subject her to having
the cats stay so I can only guess you made the choice to take the easy way
out of things. Cats are not disposable or to be dumped at a human's
convenience. They are living, breathing creatures who deserved to be cared
and loved for the rest of their lives. That is a responsibility a human must
commit too. If you weren't ready to do that, then why did you adopt them in
the first place?

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"Bob Avery" wrote in message


> I think if it meant that much to me she would honestly suffer it and
> let me keep them. I could never subject her to that. She is miserable
> when she is around them, or their fur. It's not fair.
>
> I really don't understand some of the responses I've received. As I
> understand it, the terms dumping and abandoning refer to dropping off
> your pet in a remote area and taking off.
>
> I never proposed to do that, nor will I. They are my responsibility
> and I will see that they are taken care oft, even if I have to have
> them euthanized. ( I can't imagine it would ever come to that)
>
> I appreciate those that have offered advice. To the rest of you, I
> didn't come here to have my character judged. If you don't have
> anything useful to tell me, why post your ridiculous anger?
>
> Bob
>
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"Bob Avery" wrote in message

>
> Anyone in the midwest (Central Iowa) My Siamese cats, Tuggles and
> Midge are very important to me. But recently I've moved in with a
> girlfirend who is allergic REALLY allergic. (snip) But time is of
> the essence. I need to find somewhere for them fast, or I may have to
> have them put down.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
I don't have any experience with allergies, but I hope others will give you
some advice that will relieve your girlfriend's suffering and enable you to
keep your kitties.
It seems odd to me that this allergy problem became evident after you and
your cats moved in with your girlfriend. How are you sure that the allergy
is to your cats? I assume that she must have visited you at your place
before you moved in with her. If she is so allergic, it seems that you would
have known before you moved in with her.
But since that apparently was not the case, and you are in a hurry to solve
the allergy problem, the only advice I can give is to move into your own
place until you have successfully placed your cats in a suitable home.
Meanwhile, your girlfriend will be able to locate a specialist who can help
her determine if it is, in fact, the cats that cause her reaction. If you
really care about your cats like you say, killing them will not be an
option.
Annie
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On Fri, 5 Sep 2003 16:56:09 -0500, "Annie Wxill"
wrote:

>
>"Bob Avery" wrote in message
>
>>
>> Anyone in the midwest (Central Iowa) My Siamese cats, Tuggles and
>> Midge are very important to me. But recently I've moved in with a
>> girlfirend who is allergic REALLY allergic. (snip) But time is of
>> the essence. I need to find somewhere for them fast, or I may have to
>> have them put down.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bob
>I don't have any experience with allergies, but I hope others will give you
>some advice that will relieve your girlfriend's suffering and enable you to
>keep your kitties.
>It seems odd to me that this allergy problem became evident after you and
>your cats moved in with your girlfriend. How are you sure that the allergy
>is to your cats? I assume that she must have visited you at your place
>before you moved in with her. If she is so allergic, it seems that you would
>have known before you moved in with her.
>But since that apparently was not the case, and you are in a hurry to solve
>the allergy problem, the only advice I can give is to move into your own
>place until you have successfully placed your cats in a suitable home.
>Meanwhile, your girlfriend will be able to locate a specialist who can help
>her determine if it is, in fact, the cats that cause her reaction. If you
>really care about your cats like you say, killing them will not be an
>option.
>Annie
>
>
>
As I stated before. I have had a life-long experience with allergies
-- they are no fun! Allergies can change and often do. My mother
never was allergic until she was75 then became allergic to asparagus
of all things. I raised an allergic child. Yes, he is allergic to
cat dander and dog dander. We had a dog for 14 years. The Dr.said
getting rid of the dog would be harder on him than the allergies. He
eventually got over that. He has dogs now and they don't bother him
at all. When I worked, I was surrounded by chain smokers and lived on
anti-histamines. The doctor told us most people outgrow their
allergies (I'll never outgrow cigarette smoke if I live to be 100).
Bathng cats can help, but be careful if you try it -- it is a two
person job and I think best left to experienced people. However, you
can get products at the pet stores to wipe them with that reduces the
dander. It is hard to part with a pet and I wish you well.
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