What to do with 2 unwanted cats?

wolfdogcat

So my family had these 2 cats for 5 years and immediately once I got them I started getting allergic responses(blocked nose, bad skin) at first I thought it was just my teen hormones but I'm now an adult and it has even got even worse. Got checked at a doctors he confirmed that I have a bad allergy to cats, he was quite surprised that I kept with it for so long and recommended I get rid of them. I really don't want to put them down, so what are my options, is there any places/people that would take them? they're two healthy 5 year old cats, one a tuxedo blend of black and white, the other blonde. What do you guys suggest?

wexie

Have you asked your nearest animal charity? Most will either take them or try to rehome them while they are still with you.

Also, allegedly if you wash them regularly it should make a huge difference to your allergies.

But....from what I understand that's it's better to start that when they are young. Trying to get adult cats used to it may end in a lot of drama and pain.

Don't have them put down though

Tell me how

If giving to a charity, they will likely ask that they be neutered/spayed first.

taytobreath

wolfdogcat wrote: »

So my family had these 2 cats for 5 years and immediately once I got them I started getting allergic responses(blocked nose, bad skin) at first I thought it was just my teen hormones but I'm now an adult and it has even got even worse. Got checked at a doctors he confirmed that I have a bad allergy to cats, he was quite surprised that I kept with it for so long and recommended I get rid of them. I really don't want to put them down, so what are my options, is there any places/people that would take them? they're two healthy 5 year old cats, one a tuxedo blend of black and white, the other blonde. What do you guys suggest?

Are they indoor cats or a mix, or outdoors only, are they tame?

wolfdogcat

taytobreath wrote: »

Are they indoor cats or a mix, or outdoors only, are they tame?

they're neutered, they're mix of indoor/outdoor but mainly stay indoors

Tell me how

Is there any link between your username and the cats you want to find a home for?

If there is, I might be interested.

wolfdogcat

Tell me how wrote: »

Is there any link between your username and the cats you want to find a home for?

If there is, I might be interested.

lol I just made this account now for this question and the topic of pets were on my mind

taytobreath

you will find it hard to get an animal charity to take them, have you tried all family and friends.

tk123

Did you actually have an allergy test? I ask because a doctor told me I was allergic to my dog when I knew I wasn't and allergy testing proved I was right lol.. the test did show i was allergic to cats but i knew that already from having a cat! I used to just brush him regularly with a slicker brush to minimise any symptoms and cut down on hair and dander.

mymo

Steam cleaning all soft furnishings, opening windows, wiping cats down with damp cloth and regular brushing all help.
I have 4 cats, my daughters friend is allergic, I do all of the above and she takes an antihistamine before she visits, she gets a little sniffle and red eyes, but she let's one cat sleep on the bed with her when she stays.


Edit to add, growing up my brother was allergic to all of our pets except the dog, he loved animals, the doctor we had at the time just said open windows and clean well, he was fine most of the time, took antihistamine if bad. Only had an issue if he was away for few days or longer.

Graces7

My cats are long haired and never a trouble allergy wise. When the short haired one arrived, allergy started. He was totally an indoor cat,

I was advised it was not the fur but the dander.

Until when I moved, and he started going outside and the trouble eased

Makes sense
https://www.allergystore.com/news/what-is-pet-dander-and-how-do-you-get-rid-of-it.html

So yes, wiping the cats down and grooming will help as long as they are indoors.

Mine get wet outside with rain and that helps too

OP Please try? Wish I could take them but...

cocker5

Op did u actually do full allergy testing? I developed allergies around 4 years ago... my doctor advised me it was my dog (even though I’d had him already for 9 years at the time).. I did full allergy testing in black rock clinic.. cost €1,200 ish and low and behold I’m not allergic to animal hair .. it’s other stuff.

Just wanted to point out 9 times out if 10 GP’s always assumes it’s the animals that’s all