I want to see the brochure at acaai.org since I'm about to have a baby and have many cats. But when I click on the link I am asked to put in a user name and password, and when I don't, there is no article.

Please, please, PLEASE, find a rescue that does not kill, and get that in writing. If you drop your cat off at any of the county facilities, at his age, he will be euthanized! Many of the so-called no kill shelters will also euthanize if the animal becomes ill, which at his age, in the company of multiple animals, is very likely to happen. Why not, instead, try to keep the allergens at a minimum, keep the cat separated from your daughter, make sure your daughter is allergic to the cat and not other things as well, and try not to keep the house sterilized. We have created a generation of children with allergies because we do not allow them to experience the real world by cleaning and germproofing everything little thing in sight.
If you had another child (maybe little Anna is allergic to little Lucas or something you are using on him that you did not use on her???) and one showed to be allergic to the other would you get rid of one of your children? Animals ARE NOT disposable commodities and you had the cat before you had the baby. What a terrible example to set for your child, that if something becomes a nuisance the easy fix is to get rid of it. Perhaps you should feel more guilty about 'getting rid' of a member of the family who was there before the kids.
“The basis of all animal rights should be the Golden Rule: we should treat them as we would wish them to treat us, were any other species in our dominant position.”—Christine Stevens

I feel your pain. My wife and I had a similar problem when we wanted to move into an adults only building that wouldn't accept our adopted child.

Fortunately, the adoption agency was very understanding and they were able to find new parents for Jason (I think his name is Tyler now).

We only had 6 years together. I imagine that it's going to be really difficult after 12.

God bless.

What are these people talking about? Let a child suffer because you had the cat first? I love my pets; had all three before my three year old son came along. Lucky for us we have never had any issue with him being allergic. However, I would never let my child be in pain everyday because I had cats first. ALL animals deserve a safe and loving home. But, ALL children deserve a healthy home & life. Honestly I find it hard to believe that something like that would ever have to be explained to anyone.
Find the cat a loving home and don't feel guilty about it.
geez, I hope karen and bob don't have any children because obviously the fact that children need to be able to breath correctly is considered a luxury to them.

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Realize my comment is coming several months late, but I can't refuse to remark. I too have a child with severe asthma with DIAGNOSED severe cat allergy. Last night she was rushed by ambulance 50 miles away because of severe asthma attack. Our cat has had to go outside, but we still have constant contact. I must find her a new home soon or put her to sleep. I've tried for a year with no luck so I fear the worst. I love my cat, but my children always come first. To look into my child's eyes and see that fear of not being able to breath is the most God awful thing on earth. Shame on you people who make parents feel guilty for trying to provide a safe home for their very sick children. I sincerely hope you never experience one moment like my child suffered last night.

OH, and another point...no kill shelters do not always have the space to take in animals especially cats. My cat has been on several waiting lists for a year and have had no luck. So to assume that people aren't trying to utilize these organizations is simply unfair.

OK, I had to post too. My three-year-old godson (who is my second cousin as well) spends an incredible amount of time at my house. He has developed an allergy to cats too. I noticed for the past two months that as soon as he comes into my house, his eyes begin watering, his nose is stuffy, he gets dark circles under his eyes and he wheezes. I love my cats Molly and Lydia, but for heaven's sake, I refuse to risk my godson's health! I have been accepted by the no-kill adoption center where I adopted my kitties. It's breaking my heart to return them, but I will do what is best for my godson. Making him suffer for my kitty affection would be tragic. Shame on anyone who believes animals rank above children. You need to prioritize.

As a person who is sitting here at my computer (barely able to breathe) I cannot understand how anyone could say that a cat comes before a human being. I am sorry. I love my cat. I have been trying to re-home her for months now. She is still here, but I am at the point where I want to move out. It's not my cat's fault. However, it's not my fault I am allergic either. Sometimes life just sucks, but to be mean to this person whose child is allergic is insane.

Update: I was able to find BOTH my kitties loving "non-allergic" homes! Lisa, I hope you find a good home for your kitty soon. I can imagine you're at your wit's end. Good luck.