Cats and allergies

[Robinsegg]

Hi!
We have 2 cats, and just found out our son is fairly highly allergic to them. His allergies are so bad, he's not hearing clearly. All the shelters in this area are so full, they're not taking cats.

Any ideas on what to do with the cats, now we can't keep them? We'd prefer finding them homes somewhere . . . or a no-kill shelter.

Rachel

ETA: We will not make any final decisions until after we talk with our pediatrician May 7 . . . just trying to do some research in case -R

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

If they still have their claws maybe you could consider making them outside only cats?

 

[JulySheMustFly]

Do you have a freecyce group near you?
Just today our local group had 5 cats/kittens listed on it.

I'd love a cat but my son has similar issues.

 

[Robinsegg]

I know the older one wouldn't survive outside . . . he hides from absolutely everyone he doesn't know

I hadn't considered freecycle . . . thanks!

Keep'em comin'!
R

 

[Hadassah]

Freecycle, Thrifty Nickel... Newspaper ad, or ad that you can leave in a local petstore/post office ---that kinda thing where people can contact you about them.

If you or your DH work, spread the word that way also.

We found out about a pedigree Turkish Van that way through my MIL, and we're supposed to go check him out this weekend.

 

[Linnis]

Be careful who you give them to on Free Cycle - free pets have been known to end up as bait for dog fights.

Any family members who would take them?

Could you ask around at church if anyone could take them?

DS has Asthma and Allergies we learned we'll never be able to have a pet unless we have an outdoor pet.

 

[Taylor43]

I do not know if this is true. Bathing the cat may help if you do not want to give it up. Keeping you in my prayers

 

[Robinsegg]

Be careful who you give them to on Free Cycle - free pets have been known to end up as bait for dog fights.

Any family members who would take them?

Could you ask around at church if anyone could take them?

DS has Asthma and Allergies we learned we'll never be able to have a pet unless we have an outdoor pet.

We have an aquarium we're able to keep . . . no dander

Don't have family that want cats (or more cats), currently setting things up to ask around. We don't want to have to put them down . . . but just setting them outside would probably kill the older one . . . and I think is termed "animal cruelty" by way of abandonment. Looking for homes

Thanks,
R

 

[GolfingMom]

Check with your church or maybe your husbands work place?
Do they go to school? You could check with school families.

 

[Robinsegg]

Found out we *do not* have to get rid of our cats! Just keep them out of our son's room
Thanks, all!
Rachel

 

[llghoney]

Yay!! I was gonnan suggest posting them on a bullentin board at vets offices.

 

[Andry]

Hi!
We have 2 cats, and just found out our son is fairly highly allergic to them. His allergies are so bad, he's not hearing clearly. All the shelters in this area are so full, they're not taking cats.

Any ideas on what to do with the cats, now we can't keep them? We'd prefer finding them homes somewhere . . . or a no-kill shelter.

Rachel

ETA: We will not make any final decisions until after we talk with our pediatrician May 7 . . . just trying to do some research in case -R

My son was born with two cats in the house. They'd often nap with him too, until he became highly allergic to them when he was two - bad exzema like rashes. Fortunately our house was big enough to keep the cats mostly downstairs and we stepped up our cleaning (hired additional maid service). Now that he's an 8yo, he doesn't appear to be allergic to them though we don't encourage too much interaction with the cats (now three cats! ).

Not that this helps your situation now, but there's hope that your child will outgrow the allergy.