I've always said "Love me, love my cats". Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend or significant other at this time in my life. But ya know, I get unconditional love. No one can top that.

Ann Landers was WRONG!!! I'm glad she was big enough to admit she was wrong.

Cats are not dirty animals. My sympathies are with the cat. I only hope that when the relationship dies, and it will, that this guy will finally wake up and realize how stupid he is for allowing this fiance to call the shots. The cat was there LONG before she was.

If it were me, I'd dump the girlfriend. I also agree with Yorkster. Let her go on being the cat hater that she is. She'll be a lonely one unless she hooks up with another cat hater just like her.

And one more thing...cats DO climb on counters. Maybe not when you're around, but they sure as heck do when no one's home. My solution to that...buy disinfectant and clean like your butt is on fire.