Thanks everybody, for you input. I have given Lori all of these suggestions (including the get rid of Michael one, LOL!). She likes the idea of rolling up the rugs and keeping them off the floors for a while. Let's hope it works.

Karen, I love your "best case scenario". I really hope that it turns out that way. My father has never liked cats, but when I got my first cat, Sydney, he slowly warmed up to him. Although dad has never been, and never will be one to cuddle with animals, he would play with Sydney, change the water in his bowl, etc. When Sydney went to the RB, dad cried. He likes Elvis and Danny, and when he comes over, he's always laughing at the silly things they do. I have even left them in my dad's care when I went away for the weekend. Let's hope that Molly and Molly can find a place in Michael's heart.

When I was talking to Lori yesterday, I suggested to her that she ask Michael how he would feel if she refused to accept his dog. She said that she already asked him, and his answer was, "If you didn't accept my dog, we could never be together." For the life of me, I can't understand how people like him refuse to put the shoe on the other foot. Seems to me like this is the way he will be about everything in their lives.

Another thing, Lori was telling me that today is Michael's dog's birthday. She's an old dog and she has arthritis, so Lori went out and had a beautiful fleece sweater made for her as a birthday present. That's the kind of person she is. It just kills me that she seems to be the one making all of the effort and he's just being a jerk. She could do so much better! I have to admit that I haven't always made the best decisions, either, but I guess when you're on the outside looking in, you can see things a bit more clearly.

In any case, I will follow this story closely and, if she does decide to rehome the kitties, I will offer all the help I can. I am prepared to contact the shelter that I got Elvis and Danny from, because at least I know that their screening process is very strict, and they are very honest with potential adopters about the cat's situation. Even after I already had Elvis and Danny home, I have contacted them with questions, and they have been very helpful and attentive.

Thanks everyone, again for bearing with me and reading my very long posts, and for offering your insight. As always, I really do appreciate your help.

Love you all, and have a great weekend!