Adri answered on 11/20/2009

Please don't put these poor kittens outside! Either have your BF take allergy meds or re home them.

Ocimom answered on 11/20/2009

IMO no - its far too many dangers to just open the door and expect your inside cats to survive. On top of that, if you got your Bali kittens from a breeder, most all breeders do NOT want them to be outside cats. Your boyfriend can take meds to tolerate the kittens - how allergic is he? There are things you can do to keep the allergies down rather then kick the kittens outside. And because they are pedigree kittens, you will have them stolen in no time. If you vacuum daily and keep the kittens out of the bedroom and even use distilled drinking water to wipe them down every day, the allergic reactions will be a lot less. If none of this works, then you really should call the breeder and give them back to the breeder (most have in the contracts if you cannot keep them to return them).

jackie g answered on 11/20/2009

looking at your previous question you are far to be young to have resposability for your self never mind cats or even glodfish, you are far to young to be moving in with a boyfriend, get real find a new home for your cats and be the teenager you are u have your whole life ahead of you dont move in with the first bloke you meet it wont work.

Kayla answered on 11/20/2009

I understand where you're going with this, but do you really think that is at all good for the cats? Honestly, they've never been outside and wouldn't fare well if you started putting them out there now. I have had four cats constantly around me in my lifetime, two of which live with me, and two of which live with my parents. When I was 5 and had an asthma attack that collapsed my left lung I was told cats were the one animal I couldn't ever live with because of the risk of another attack due to the allergies. Guess what? I got them anyways just a few months after getting out of the hospital. With allergy shots, medication, and exposure you can end up building up an immunity to the allergen. A good vacuum cleaner does wonders, too. While I was getting used to having the cats around the house, we left the entire upstairs cat-free. That way if things got bad, I went upstairs to my room and within minutes was entirely relieved. After I could spend hours on end with the cats, we made only my bedroom cat free, and eventually even let them in there. If your cats mean as much to you as you say, you'll do what you have to to get the point across to your boyfriend. It sounds more like to me he just doesn't want to be bothered with the commitment of cats, which is a large pretty large one. In worst case scenario, give them away to a no kill shelter or find another good home for them. Though whatever you do, please, don't put those lovelies outside. Two of the cats in my lifetime became mine because I found them wandering around outside. In my case, I did look for posters or lost signs for them, but the majority of people probably wouldn't. The chances of them being snatched up, getting into a fight, or getting run over would be too high. And not to mention, in my area, there have been cases where kids would snatch up 'strays' and abuse them in the woods, leading to their deaths. Don't put your babies at that kind of risk.

mountain... answered on 11/20/2009

I'm telling you this from experience: Your cats will die if you put them outside, especially if they are kittens. They haven't been raised outdoors and their mother isn't around to teach them. You need to consider what is best for the kittens. If you think they would be better off staying with your step-mother or giving them to someone who can keep them inside, then you should do that. There is no way they will survive outdoors. If you decide you want another cat, even though your boyfriend is allergic, try looking at Siberian Colorpoint cats. These cats are considered to be hypoallergenic. I'm allergic to cats, but I've owned two Siberian Colorpoints and I haven't had any allergic reactions. If you want to see if your boyfriend can tolerate them, usually you can contact the breeder and they will send a fur sample to you. So you may still have the option of owning a cat, but please don't risk the lives of your kittens by putting them outside. You will regret it. Good luck!

comedytr... answered on 11/20/2009

Turning an outdoor cat into an indoor cat is possible, but the other way around is no good. Depending on his level of reaction he may be able to live with them. I am allergic to cats but have 3. Whereas I have a friend who needs his inhaler every time he visits. If your boyfriend really can't live with them, it is better to either leave them with your step-mom or find a new home. If they are forced outside, they will be miserable, you will feel bad, your boyfriend will feel bad for making you feel bad, etc.

Rapid Fire answered on 11/20/2009

If you live in an urban setting I strongly recommend that these cats never get outside. Even if they are not harmed someone will take them assuming that they have strayed from a home. These are simply not the kind of cats that people ignore and they will be gone. If these cats have been indoor cats all their lives they are also going to be very disorientated when you put them out; and they are not familiar with predators. I see a very unhappy outcome if you let them out without some kind of protective enclosure. Even if you lived in the country I couldn't honestly recommend making these cats into permanent outdoor dwellers and I am an avid proponent of outdoor cats. Your cats simply aren't suited to it. MY SUGGESTION - have the boyfriend stock up on allergy medications and buy yourself a really good HEPA vacuum cleaner. Just keep the cats out of the bedroom. And don't get rid of the boyfriend - that suggestion was ludicrous.

Ken S answered on 11/20/2009

You are unbelievable, Who gives a hoot what you want Cats can be a 15+year responsibility and you are shirking this in a matter of months. Please find a PROPER HOME for them where they will be loved and cared for before they are too old and end up dead. Then promise you will never ever get a pet again. I give your relationship to last a year at most. Leave them with your stepmother.

shaycos answered on 11/20/2009

Basically you can't. As inside cats they would be at great risk as they have no road awareness, are not used to being outdoors plus with being a purebred are in great danger of being stolen. If your boyfriend is only slightly allergic then try having a couple of cat free rooms so they have limited access. If this is not possible and you care about the cats welfare then letting them stay at your Mums or rehoming to someone that you know will care for them is the best option. Whenever you take on a cat you are comitted to their welfare for the rest of their life. You need to do whats in the cats best interest, and make sure they are safe and healthy, Thats either making sure they have a safe enviroment with you or letting them have thats safe enviroment somewhere else.

scorpio5... answered on 11/20/2009

Not really. Your best bet it to take them inside, just for a few days. Give them their natural routine, eat sleep whatever. When they realize this is their home, you can let them out. All cats return home, they should be just fine.