Men + cats=disaster???

I have somehow managed to date many of the men in this town that are allergic to cats and I, of course, have 2. One of the funniest stories, though it wasn't at the time, was when I was dating this guy who said he was slightly allergic. He came over one night and, upon taking his shirt off, we realized that his back and chest were covered in hives and he had to leave. Imagine, a man who runs into burning buildings for a living having to run away from dander! Such a shame *sigh* Anyway, pretty soon the world will be a wonderful place where you can have your cats and a hot guy, too.

Cat Lovers Lining Up for No-Sneeze Kitties A small California biotech company says it is ready to deliver the Holy Grail of the $35 billion pet industry: a hypoallergenic cat. At the start of next year, the first kittens — which the company calls “lifestyle pets” — will go home to eager owners who have been carefully screened and have been on a waiting list for more than two years.

Cats ordered now will take 12 to 15 months for delivery in the United States, 15 to 18 months in Europe. Cost: $4,000. And owners must pass Allerca’s finicky screening tests.