Very best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery Kitty...and thank you to all those who continue to develop new technologies like the robotic surgery tools. They'll be using something similar to get that cyst out for me.

Aw Sally, I so feel for you missing your pets. I had to give up Willy the dog for a while as I could not walk him regularly, or even play ball with him so he could get his execise. It was best for him to be with his dog sitter/trainer, but I missed him here at home deeply...and I knew that it was only temporary. Now along with him spending some time at the dog sitters, I can play ball with him and I have someone who will walk him for me when I can't (stupid heart & spastic leg/HUG things).

I'm so sorry that allergies may prevent you from having a furry friend.
Here's a thought though. A friend ran into similar problems after several years of having two cats in her home. Along with not letting the cats into her bedroom, she purchased one of those automatic sweeper things and she has been much better since. Might be worth a try. Apparently they are only around $40.00 at Wal-mart.

With love, Erika