New Cat Owner And Why Did I Wait So Long!

[taj1107]

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to find this page. I’m a new to the cat ownership world (or does he own me?!?) and I am head over heels. I never loved cats until I rescued a tiny, scraggly tuxedo kitty who wouldn’t leave my side one day while walking the property I work on. I, along with my 2 sons, am allergic to cats, so Ninja (I’ve attached his picture) had to be an outside cat and my husband was fine with it “to keep the mice out of the shop”. Ninja was with us for 5 months and turned me into a complete cat lover. He was beautiful. He suddenly went missing the same day that our golden doodle passed away. My heart was broken. I couldn’t believe how quickly we had fallen for him. Well a week later someone placed a tiny black furball on our porch inside Ninja’s house. He was so beautiful and needed us because his back leg was broken. Fozzy, a black smoke Maine Coon mix (according to his vet and groomer‍)is now the highlight of my day and he is also an inside cat. I can’t bear the thought of him going missing. My boys and I take a Claritin daily to help with the allergy. I get a lot of “looks” when I say groomer in regards to my cat but I need him to get used to regular nail filings! I have tons of questions so I’m so glad i found this page.

 

[taj1107]

More photos from the day Fozzy arrived and a shot of my Ninja and our goldendoodle Callie. They loved each other. How ironic that they both left on the same day

 

[FelisCatus]

Welcome to the club !

I am not sure if this is financially viable to you or covered by health insurance, but my coworker who is allergic gets some kind of vaccine every 6 months and it makes his fur allergies go away. It must be some kind of antihistamine that has a stronger life than the non prescription stuff.

Might want to look into that route and talk to your family doctor if you’re interested. I don’t know the name of the vaccine off the top of my head but someone else will probably reply with what I am talking about!

 

[taj1107]

Thank you. I will look into that!

 

[FelisCatus]

Looks like it’s just called immunotherapy

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)

Says at first you go often but after a while only once evey 5-6months

 

[aliceneko]

Welcome to you and gorgeous Fozzy!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Welcome to you and to Fozzy! I can see why you are so smitten. One of my neighbors had excellent results with those shots! We're so happy that you found us, too. Ask away...there are several forums where you can post your questions, as well as social forums for just getting to know everyone and having fun with others who understand you kittylove!

 

[ArchyCat]

Wellcome to cat staffdom! Very sorry to learn of your Tux. A very handsome cat!

 

[angels mommy]

Welcome to TCS! Thats a handsome boy you've got there.

I used to be allergic too, but approximately 6-8 wks in, I was ok, & getting better. As long as its not a severe allergy, most people are ok in a matter of weeks. I guess the best way to describe it, is the same way homeopathic remedies work with "like treats like" . Theres more too it, but thats the jest of it.
Hopefully that will be the case for you guys, because, yes indoor only is the safest for your kitty.

 

[tabbytom]

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[sidneykitty]

What gorgeous cats! I have the biggest soft spot for tuxies. I'm so sorry Ninja went missing, but I am happy that you have been able to rescue Fozzy! I wish you many happy days with him and its a great idea to keep him safe inside with your loving family. Welcome!

 

[rubysmama]

Hello and welcome to TCS. Fozzy is gorgeous.

About your allergies, here's something you might find interesting:
Can Someone Who Is Allergic To Cats Develop An Immunity? - CatTime

 

[margecat]

Welcome aboard!

 

[neely]

Welcome to TCS! I'm glad you joined the site but sorry for the loss of your cat, Ninja, and your golden doodle. Fate stepped in when Fozzy found his forever home with you.

Here are two helpful Articles about allergies and cats:
Does Anyone Here Have Cats And Allergies?
HUMAN ALLERGIC TO CATS!I CAN'T GET RID OF HER!

 

[Maria Bayote]

Welcome, welcome!

I am sad about Ninja. He is such a beautiful cat. I hope he comes home again, or he is just in some home safe and sound. I have always wanted a Tuxedo cat. I see them as mysterious, mythical beings.

I am asthmatic since a child and also did not stop me from having pets (dogs, cats, birds, ducks etc). SO I am glad that you also find a way for your allergies.

Hello there, Fozzy cutie. You are one adorable nugget. Happy to see you here. Stay inside, ya' hear? You are safer being an inside cat only. Hugs from my Bourbon, Barley and Pepsi.

 

[JamesCalifornia]

~ HA ! I have several just like Fozzy .
Welcome to the nut house for crazy cat people ...