Hi, Im new. Just thought Id introduce myself. My name is Melissa, Im 20yr-old and I live in NM. I have 2 "shorthair" cats. Oliver=orange 6yr-old indoor/outdoor male. 8ball=4yr-old indoor/outdoor black+white "tuxedo" female. Both cats are "fixed".I lived with them for 5 years alltogether, then I moved out of my moms house. They were actually her cats. But 9 months ago she died very unexpectedly. The cats have been living with me for the last 9 months. Two interesting things about these cats: Oliver was viciously attacked by a pitbull in 95. He disappeared for a few days, then showed up with a broken leg. He made a full recovery. I witnessed the attack, and it is quite amazing that he survived. 8ball had feline lookemia(sp?) when we first got her, but it went away and shes fine now.I was ill most of the time growing up, because Im awfully allergic to cats(and about a hundred other things,too!). I found out I was allergic when I was 6, when we got our first cat. I didnt care that cats made me physically ill, I love cats so much. When I moved into my own place I never felt better. I visited the cats everyday. Now Im having problems again because the cats have been here 9 mos., and their hair and dander is everywhere. I feel worse than ever, perhaps my allergy is becoming more severe as I age. I posted first on this board to introdce myself, and I will be checking out the other boards on this site as well. Nice to be here with you all
Best, Melissa