Anjjou72

I hear ya Jadetree about being torn with the idea of giving up your cat. I too have severe cat allergies, had them since I was a kid, (I'm 33 now) and I have two cats! I have moderate dog allergies as well, and I also have two dogs. Never in a million years would I even entertain the notion of giving up any of them. I of course take as many steps as I can so that I can live somewhat comfortably with them. Allergy shots, antihistamines, frequent brushing of the animals with my face covered, then it's a mad dash to the shower because my skin is very sensitive to them as well. There is NO carpet whatsover in my house, (all hardwoods) and I have to vacuum every two days. I once had an all animial ban onmy bed, but then I found out last summer that my 16 year old cat is dying with Chronic Renal Failure, so he is now allowed to sleep with me again. I'm usually ok until he gets too close to my face, and that's usually when it becomes unpleasant for me.

What it would boil down to is a life and death situation for me to get rid of my animals, and even then I'd be putting up a fight!