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[โ€“] rektstarsceosu 20 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I was allergic to cats too. despite everything we adopted one and over time my allergies lessened and eventually disappeared completely. love is stronger ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฑ it was worth it to the end.

[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago

I have three cats that I am apparently allergic to. People kept telling me to get rid of them.

I got rid of the people. Could not be happier.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

i'm glad it worked for you! allergies in a human can change, but they very often only get worse. i've always liked cats and always been allergic. Actually I stopped liking cats when I found my adopted alley cat killing birds in my backyard. when I forced him to be an inside cat after like 5 times he'd killed birds he was the most miserable ass. because i wouldn't let him outside to kill birds. i had to abruptly move away and left him to the neighbors.

[โ€“] rektstarsceosu 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

he's just a little predator. i wish him and you the best.

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

i understand the sentiment. And I agree! I love kitties.

But house cats are not native to North America. If left alone, they are an invasive species. they should not be here.

[โ€“] rektstarsceosu 1 points 4 days ago

you are absolutely right when kitties start to become a threat for other species but i don't think fully domesticated indoor cats will cause any problem. they are just ๐Ÿฑ