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In reply to the discussion: Yay! Massachusetts Library Cat Can Stay (Buck Up, Allergic Kids) & Don't f-- with us cat people. [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)36. Cats and books go together (dial-up warning - large pictures):
Their interest begins early in life:
They have special interests:
As they age, they read better:
They hold the place for you:
They assist students reading:
And show you when it's time to quit:
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Yay! Massachusetts Library Cat Can Stay (Buck Up, Allergic Kids) & Don't f-- with us cat people. [View all]
Emit
Mar 2013
OP
To me, it's not the cat, but it's the petty shit of a guy with nothing else to do but be a pain in
demosincebirth
Mar 2013
#2
Many people think they're allergic to cats. But, like your questtion, it's the dander of the cat
demosincebirth
Mar 2013
#60
yeah who cares if kids puff up, turn red, quit breathing and die because of cat dander -
msongs
Mar 2013
#3
I've never heard of anybody developing fatal anaphylaxis from simply being near a cat.
kestrel91316
Mar 2013
#6
Thanks for your informative post. It gave me more perspective on allergies & reactions
KittyWampus
Mar 2013
#71
If someone is REALLY allergic, all they need to do is ask that the cat be kept away
leveymg
Mar 2013
#19
I have the same response to some synthetic fabrics - I move to another seat, and
leveymg
Mar 2013
#45
I thought dander was dandruff and people react differently to dander and saliva n/t
Hamlette
Mar 2013
#72
And, then there's this list of reasons cats should be allowed in libraries.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2013
#47