Meet one of the world’s most cat allergic people – me, Cindy. In meetings, I had to sit across the room from my ex-boss George, because I couldn’t take the cat hairs on his clothing. Come to think of it, there were many things I couldn’t take about him, but that’s a different story. Even just seeing cats on TV would reduce me to teary eyes, sneezing, hives and asthma. (OK, slight exaggeration here, but the point is I am hyperallergic).
When lovely little tabby Bijou snuck into our lives three years ago, I never thought for a moment that we could keep her. I knew she had a tough life as an outdoor cat. I was ready to put food out for her. I was ready to give her shelter from the rain in a cute little outdoor cat tent. But Bijou was definitely ready for more…
Whenever she spotted an opening, she would creep into the house. Although they were both allergic, my son (Justin) and husband (Mike) were overjoyed to have Bijou in the house. At first, I held my ground and insisted she stay outside. But, like Mike always says, it’s not hard to wear me down.
-Mom, do you think Bijou could stay in just for a few hours while it’s raining? -OK, just this once.
-Mom, do you think Bijou could spend the night in the house because it is sooo cold out tonight? -OK, just this once.
-Mom, do you think Bijou could spend the night in the house because of this heat wave? – OK, just this once.
Well, you get the picture. Bijou went from occasional visitor, to live-in house guest, to a full- fledged member of the family.
Mike, Justin and I all live with mild congestion these days, but our allergies are tolerable. We went from Allegra to I love you. Don’t ask me how it happened. Maybe our immune systems developed a tolerance to Bijou with gradual exposure over time, kind of like allergy shots. Maybe it’s a miracle. Whatever it is, it changed the lives of three people – and one cat – forever.
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My mother also had cat allergies but with constant exposure, she’s not allergic anymore. Hopefully the congestion will go away eventually too! Bijou looks very pleased about being in the house!
Karen – Monkeys’ Mom
P.S. We finally got your blog on our blogroll!
The Monkeys told me you were here so I came by to say hello!!!
Hi! The Monkees told us about you!! Nice to meet you!!
We think Bijou must have some magical powers to make your allergies go away!! Yep…us cats are magical!!
Wally, Ernie & Zoey
Ah, now we see how to comment!
It’s great to meet you; we’re two shelter adoptees in Kingston, ON, just a few hours west of you!
The Monkeys sent us over…..and we are so happy to meet you.
Bless your mama and family!!!!!!!!!! Our mama is allergic kitties, too, but that doesn’t stop her cuz she says there’s no way she would ever want to face life without kitties!!!!!
We came from the Monkeys Blog, and we’re glad we did! Bijou is one Smart kitty, she knew you needed a Cat. We’re gonna add you to our reading list, welcome to blogging!
Hi I came from my friends the Monkeys to say hello and pleased to meet you. Welcome to blogging and I we be back.. Hugs GJ xx
The Monkeys sent us too! Bijou was pretty smart to find you!!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
The Monkeys told me that you had just started blogging Bijou so we thought we drop in and say “hi”!
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Abby Ping Jinx Boo Gracie
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xoxox
~ManxMnews
The Monkeys sent me! Nice to meet you!
Thanks to the Monkeys for sending me all these great new friends!!
“Sometimes you adopt the kittie; sometimes the kittie adopts you”.
Those new(er) 24-hour antihistamines (Allegra, Clariton and the like) might help. In generic form they are not that expensive.
Glad you and Bijou were able to reach an understanding.
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