I have to rehome Ron and Raven...

[Tonya]

Well, she helped me to come up with half a solution. I feel better then I have in days. My son is currently going through allergy therapy. He gets two shots a week, they are low doses of what he is allergic to. They up it every so often and so it causes your body to create a natural immunity and you are eventually supposed to have little or no allergies. He is already about a year into this therapy. Also, on top of that, getting rid of the cats doesn't 100% guarantee that his breathing problems will go away since he's allergic to many things.

So, we are going to find a foster home for them for 3 months. After three months, maybe his immunity will be built up a little more. Also, we'll be able to tell by then if getting rid of the cats made a significant difference. It takes quite a while to get cat dander out of your house, but by then, we should know. So, in three months, we'll deal with the decision.

So...does anyone in California want to foster them for three months? I PROMISE that even if I can't keep the cats after three months, I won't dump them on you. I will take them back and immediatly turn them over to that woman to rehome them.

[jenluckenbach]

Sounds like a VERY good plan! Best of luck with it.

[dogs_4_me]

Good plan, hope everything works out.

[catfamily]

That is the best plan ever.I wish I lived near you.I hope someone is kind enough to come forward and help.It's nothing taking in 2 cats for 3 months.

[lynnestankard]

Great idea Tonya - and it gives you breathing space too.

Hope all goes well.

Lynne

[Tonya]

I'm having a heck of a time finding someone to foster them. No one that I know likes cats and/or is responsible enough for me to trust them with my cats. My brother is the only possibility but his wife is having a baby this week. I think it'll be to much for them, especially since they already have to many animals. If I don't find a foster, I'm not getting rid of them. I'm just going to keep them. I can't rehome them.

[catfamily]

Oh boy.That's a tough one for you.I'm so sorry for your troubles.You'll just have to find good doctors and meds for your son.Try to keep the cats in a seperate bedroom and make that their official home untill your son gets his allergys in place by the best meds possible for allergies.

[Cataholic]

Tonya,
I just saw this post, or would have responded last week. This sounds like the same situation my girlfriend was in with her oldest son, Matthew. Matthew is 3. My friend has 3 dogs and 5 cats, and Matthew developed allergies. He is on meds, the animals are kept out of his room, etc. The biggest help to her household? Get rid of ALL the carpets/drapes, etc. Now, she could afford to get hardwood floors. I know that is not very realistic for most of us. But, could you re-do Jaden's room?

Just a thought.....

[Tonya]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Tonya,
I just saw this post, or would have responded last week. This sounds like the same situation my girlfriend was in with her oldest son, Matthew. Matthew is 3. My friend has 3 dogs and 5 cats, and Matthew developed allergies. He is on meds, the animals are kept out of his room, etc. The biggest help to her household? Get rid of ALL the carpets/drapes, etc. Now, she could afford to get hardwood floors. I know that is not very realistic for most of us. But, could you re-do Jaden's room?

Just a thought.....

We do have much more hardwood and tile here then the old house, but I think it won't be enough to redo his room. We even have special covers on his bedding that I wash daily. And he has a hepafilter in his room. In fact, the hepafilter I got is so strong that I doubt there are even allergens in his room. It makes a clean circle mark on the carpet where it sits it is so strong.

[kohala]

Jen just PM'd me about this thread - I've been off lately. I am so glad you are going to tough it out. Jen had emailed me as she knew Grasshopper had gone over the rainbow bridge this June. Although I am just down here in San Diego, and definitely ready emotionally to move on, logisticaly the timing is bad. Being in the middle of a move soon it would be difficult to try and adopt or foster the kitties now.
You will be much in my thoughts and prayers. I love families like yours who understand the value of each member of the family (no matter which terran species you may be) and really try to work things out.
My best to you and your family - all of you!!