Of Kitties and Leather Sofas

Jenn,

I was horribly allergic to cats for years... couldn't even go into a home with them. But... as long as I don't rub my face in our cats, I'm totally fine and over time... I've completely lost my allergy.

Judy did mention in her first post:

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Now...so many years later...I do believe I can control the allergy issues, and he's willing to give it a shot because he loves cats, too. Although we do run the risk of having to re-home it if it causes a serious reaction.

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She feels she can control the allergy issues. Things like keeping your bedroom door closed so the cat doesn't lay on your bed, vacuuming often and brushing your cat all aides in lessening an allergy.

That said, you've been on this forum for over 7 months now... do you not know Judy at all??? Would you honestly think for a moment that she'd just 'get rid' of a new addition because it clawed her couch?

Everyone needs to try out a pet to see if it works for them. We've had pets which just don't work for our home... so we rehome them to a loving, knowledgeable person who will love them.

It seems to me that it's now your "place on here" to criticize people whenever they choose to rehome to pet... how about supporting people instead? Cause support feels so much better than criticism.

/rant over/

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

It seems to me that it's now your "place on here" to criticize people whenever they choose to rehome to pet... how about supporting people instead? Cause support feels so much better than criticism.

/rant over/

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I did not criticize her. I asked what she would do. Which is a very valid question.

I guess I missed where she said she would rehome in the very first post. My mistake, sorry.

I will support anyone that is going to bring in a animal and have it be a forever home. Again, sorry but I can not support someone who wants to get an animal that they know may need to be rehomed before they even get it. (snakes excluded)

Pets are not disposable. If I'm considered a rehoming nazi because I feel this way then so be it.

If I were Judy I'd offer to foster a cat from a shelter or offer to cat sit someone elses cat to see if there are any allergy problems before commiting a forever home to a cat.

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Originally Posted by joyful girl

With all due respect I'd have to say that allergies are not 'beyond your control' because you already know it's a problem prior to getting a cat. It would be different if this was your first cat and you didn't know about the allergies.

I'm not trying to be the preachy person but any rehoming that can be avoided I think is a good thing. I see far to much of it.

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You are entitled to your opinion.




:oops: Thanks Aleesha.

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Originally Posted by joyful girl

I did not criticize her. I asked what she would do. Which is a very valid question.

I guess I missed where she said she would rehome in the very first post. My mistake, sorry.

I will support anyone that is going to bring in a animal and have it be a forever home. Again, sorry but I can not support someone who wants to get an animal that they know may need to be rehomed before they even get it. (snakes excluded)

Pets are not disposable. If I'm considered a rehoming nazi because I feel this way then so be it.

If I were Judy I'd offer to foster a cat from a shelter or offer to cat sit someone elses cat to see if there are any allergy problems before commiting a forever home to a cat.

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Jenn,

Your post could have been written like this:

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Hi Judy,

Great to hear you are contemplating adding a kitten to your home. Since you are unsure about allergies, have you thought about cat sitting for a friend or asking a rescue organization if you could foster a kitten for a few weeks. That way you would know whether or not your hubby's allergies would still be affected.

Jenn.

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But I think you like the drama... you like to criticize rather than shine some love and light to others. Too bad really, cause honestly, people respond so much better to love than they do hate. I bet Judy would have loved your suggestion... but often we miss those suggestions when they are wrapped in negativity.

And... you are welcome to your opinion Jenn... just as I am to mine.

in light,
Aleesha

Why not find a cat at the humane society that had been previously declawed? The cat is already declawed, so you don't have the guilt of personally knowing that you did it to them, but it is still a cat that needs a home..

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

Why not find a cat at the humane society that had been previously declawed? The cat is already declawed, so you don't have the guilt of personally knowing that you did it to them, but it is still a cat that needs a home..

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That's an awesome idea! I'll remember that if we get to the point where we actually start looking.

and judy... i saw a cat with those soft claws on... they looked like they wore nail polish LOL - so you'll have to get a female cat... any self-respecting male cat would not be caught dead with them on :rofl: unless of course... he liked that sort of thing :P

*just teasing*

Well I sure hope no one would put fluorescent pink covers on a male cat! Lordy... What would the squirrels outside think?! He'd be the laughing stock.

But anyway, they do make clear covers ;)

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

Why not find a cat at the humane society that had been previously declawed? The cat is already declawed, so you don't have the guilt of personally knowing that you did it to them, but it is still a cat that needs a home..

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good idea

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

But I think you like the drama... you like to criticize rather than shine some love and light to others.

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again, I did not criticize
this is a forum for discussion and I gave my opinion
I don't care if you happen to not like it

I think you're the one starting drama. If Judy was so offended my be "criticizing'" her then let her tell me.