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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.

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

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


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On 03 Sep 2003 20:45:51 GMT, ospam (LauraK), tried to
sniff my butt and growled:

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


Thanks, I'll check it out.

Bob


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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?

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

"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

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
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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

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

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.

"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