Oh, there are sooooo many issues that this topic covers. I don't know where to begin. This genetically engineered breed is something i sit on the fence about.

First off, i feel that humans should do a weeeeee bit more learning until we're messing around with genetics in living beings and cloning. I believe the moral issue of cloning (people against it) is almost 100% religious. Putting personal feelings aside... IF we knew more I'd probably have nothing against it.

The price: They do have to pay off initial research and costs of engineering. I think in a few years though they should REALLY lower the cost of these cats.

Allergy factor: Depending on how allergic a person really is depends on whether this is even necessary. If most people would stop being stubborn and realize that with a good diet cats can become hypo-allergenic. Good food and a few baths and most people allergic to cats amazingly can tolerate cats in their house. I'm "allergic to cats" yet i fed my cats half way decent food and didn't have many issues. I haven't been able to test it further though because all of the other cats i know are fed the cheapest on sale grocery store foods. ...and yes... I go home wheezing after visiting with those friends.

Animals in pounds: That's a separate issue all together. If these people are so convinced that there is nothing they can do and can never have a cat, they're not going to rescue one anyhow. (There's always going to be a new way for fools to spend their money.)

Scam: I would think this was just a scam, but i read an article about it a while back.

Final statements: Sure would be nice if they'd have older kittens lower priced that were already snipped.

I don't like that they probably have no screening process in place and sell to anyone.

Really people... if you have this much money to buy a hypo-allergenic cat... You have the money to save one from the pound and feed it a hypo-allergenic diet! (In that sense I'd say that it's a scam.)

Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
My son asked me tonight...as he should since people ask about Lj ...........if there was or is a hypoallergenic cat..told him all cats can create an allergy..............................He asked and forced me to prove it. We looked it up online together, and found this info to be honest I am not sure which of us are more shocked or horrified...........

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