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Hello Beth,

Is it possible that you would want to keep Alice if there was a way to
minimize the allergic reactions?  It makes me sad to see a 9 year old
contented cat to be given away or worse, to a shelter where most likely in
a big city such as NY, where there are a lot of cute, fluffy kittens. 
There's a very good chance that Alice will not be adopted and euthanized,
instead.  There is a product on the market called Allerpet sold by the
catalog Doctors Foster Smith at 1-800-826-7206.  This product has gotten
great reviews from allergy sufferers because of its ability to reduce the
amount of dander present.  Keeping the cat out of the bedroom at night
(and at all times) will be sure that there is no dander in there.  Going
easy on vacuming also helps because it stirs up dust and dander.  Having
less carpeting and fabrics in your home will also help.  There are also a
number of strategies to treat the allergy sufferer him/herself.  They
include Immunotherapy (also called desensitization), antihistamines and
decongestants, and natural medicines.  I know most allergy specialists say
get rid of the cat, but they don't stop to consider that many people think
of these companions as family and don't take kindly to that suggestion.  
That remedy has emotional effects on individuals who experience the
absence of their pet.  It can make for a very stressful situation.
The combination of things I have mentioned to help reduce allergic
reactions is a good strategy.  A combination of these things can
significantly reduce the amount of cat allergens in your home to a level a
person can tolerate with no or at least, fewer symptoms.  If your lover
respects your love for Alice, a consideration of the things I have
mentioned will be made.  I wish you much luck, and if you both decide to
not keep Alice I hope you find her a good home.

Stephanie




In article <4jc73b$m0v@agate.berkeley.edu>, Beth Anne Hatton
<hattonb@rockvax.rockefeller.edu> wrote:

> ALICE-THE-CAT urgently needs a new home!  (New York city area)
>  
> Alice is a grey tabby, spayed, healthy, and about 9 years old.  She 
> is sweet-tempered and affectionate with people and is a great 
> companion.  She tends to be shy around other animals.
>  
> I have fallen in love with a person who is severely allergic to cats, 
> and who has become more important to me than a pet, however beloved. 
> I have been Alice's only owner.
>  
> Please contact me for more information: (212) 795-3041 (before Sat., 
> 3/30/96 -- phone is being disconnected that day) or by e-mail at 
> <hattonb@rockvax.rockefeller.edu>
> 
> Thanks, Beth.