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My cats are for adoption
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 |
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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. Contact Siamese Rescue. They'll find a foster home for them and see that they're placed with responsible owners. http://www.siameserescue.org http://www.madmousergraphics.com web design, print design, photography |
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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? |
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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 |
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"Bob Avery" wrote in message ... 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 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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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? -- 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 "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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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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"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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