Actually I AM allergic to cats, and I have Asthma induced by my allergies! Two years ago I was hospitalized for 13 days with double pneumonia which was complicated by a severe asthma attack. At that point, my lung doctors told me to get rid of my cats! That is when my hubby built our large indoor (garage) cat enclosure. Of course, only a few of them ever stay in that anymore.... I love my cats too much, and I will take medication for as long as I can, but I WILL NOT give up my babies!!!