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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. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "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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On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 12:06:43 GMT, Bob Avery wrote:
On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 14:57:47 -0600, m. L. Briggs , tried to sniff my butt and growled: On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 19:59:30 GMT, Bob Avery wrote: 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. We've tried every prescription the doctor could give and even a couple of herbal remedies. She can't stand to be in the house for the way it affects her breathing and sinuses. I am terribly sad to say I have to get rid of Tuggles and Midge. They are very nice 3 yr olds and play together well, but I just can't have them any more. If anyone knows the best way to get them into a good home, I would appreciate the advice. I want to see them go somewhere nice and would take any option before I have to have them euthanized. 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 Has she considered desensitization shots? What other things is she allergic to? Dogs too. I don't know of anything else. What is a desensitization shot? Bob I am sorry about your girlfriend"s allergies. An allergist can, through tests, determine a specific allergy (or allergies) and create a shot to be given at regular intervals to build up resistance to that particular thing. It may take a while, but can be very successful Allergies are usually hereditary. I and my family all have allergies. By the time I was 19 I had to discontinue perfumes and makeup. I was allergic to my bosses aftershave etc. Another thing, if you brush and comb your cats daily, use an electronic filter in the house , it really can help. When my son was about five, I had to eliminate the rug in his bedroom and put covers on the mattress , get rid of feather pillows, etc. (There are lots of books on allergies). I even had a mohair chair. I had to get rid of. Well, enough of this -- it could go on forever. I personally feel that allergies today are aggravated by air pollution, which only seems to get worse. Best of luck in our endeavors. MLB |
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On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 11:04:33 -0600, m. L. Briggs
wrote: On Thu, 04 Sep 2003 12:06:43 GMT, Bob Avery wrote: On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 14:57:47 -0600, m. L. Briggs , tried to sniff my butt and growled: On Wed, 03 Sep 2003 19:59:30 GMT, Bob Avery wrote: 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. We've tried every prescription the doctor could give and even a couple of herbal remedies. She can't stand to be in the house for the way it affects her breathing and sinuses. I am terribly sad to say I have to get rid of Tuggles and Midge. They are very nice 3 yr olds and play together well, but I just can't have them any more. If anyone knows the best way to get them into a good home, I would appreciate the advice. I want to see them go somewhere nice and would take any option before I have to have them euthanized. 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 Has she considered desensitization shots? What other things is she allergic to? Dogs too. I don't know of anything else. What is a desensitization shot? Bob I am sorry about your girlfriend"s allergies. An allergist can, through tests, determine a specific allergy (or allergies) and create a shot to be given at regular intervals to build up resistance to that particular thing. It may take a while, but can be very successful Allergies are usually hereditary. I and my family all have allergies. By the time I was 19 I had to discontinue perfumes and makeup. I was allergic to my bosses aftershave etc. Another thing, if you brush and comb your cats daily, use an electronic filter in the house , it really can help. When my son was about five, I had to eliminate the rug in his bedroom and put covers on the mattress , get rid of feather pillows, etc. (There are lots of books on allergies). I even had a mohair chair. I had to get rid of. Well, enough of this -- it could go on forever. I personally feel that allergies today are aggravated by air pollution, which only seems to get worse. Best of luck in our endeavors. MLB PS One of the worst offenders is cigarette smoke! Another is dust. |
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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? -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "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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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? Bob Lordy, I hope it doesn't come down to euthanizing. Here's another option. This worked for a friend of mine. She bought a storage shed...one that looks like a little house. She had a foundation built for it and had electrical work done so basically, it's a little cat house in the back yard. It's painted to match the regular house. She has access to her cats and her extremely allergic boyfriend doesn't have to suffer from his allergies. It's big enough to hold a double bed mattress and some bookshelves. The cats have all their supplies in there and a nice ceiling fan to keep the air circulating. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. And, she can use it as a little guest room for her cat-friendly guests if she wants to. Jan -- jan(at)panix.com http://www.couchtigers.com .................................................. ................. Silicon Valley Friends of Ferals : CAT: A pigmy lion that loves http://www.svff.org : mice, hates dogs, and Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. : patronizes human beings. http://www.marykay.com/jcordes : --Oliver Herford ...................................:.............. ................. |
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