For cat allergies, there are some other options too. I know some people who swear that regular washing of the cat helps -- though I would guess that not all cats would put up with this. Also, there are special shampoos you can use on your cat, and also vets can prescribe medication that makes the cats produce less saliva, and it's the saliva on the cat's fur that most people are allergic to, so a cat making less saliva is a less allergenic cat.

I don't know if any of those things would work for you, but they might be options.

-Valerie