It's nice to meet you! I love taking my girls hiking/camping! Go over to 'dog games' if you want and check out my 'kids' dressed up in their gear (the hiking/camping thread ).

I think cats just know when there are others allergic to them, people or dogs, and they get a kick out of making other people put up with them. My Thomas cat climbs all over my father-in-law when he visits, who is the only cat-hater in the family, lol.