Thank you for reaching out to PetRescue and Home2Home, and we are sorry that you might need to rehome your pet due to allergies.
This is a heartbreaking situation, and we hope the information we have learned through supporting other guardians like yourself can be of some assistance to you.
If you haven't already, we suggest chatting to your GP further about the situation and getting some advice, and potentially a referral to an allergist/immunologist who will be able to really give you the facts and some practical advice.
It’s important to note that for some people with pet allergies, simply removing the pet and cleaning the home isn’t enough to resolve their symptoms. In many cases, it may also require replacing carpets, furniture, and other soft furnishings. If replacing these items isn’t possible, or you’re unsure, it might be helpful to have a friend or pet sitter care for your cat elsewhere for a while. You can thoroughly clean your home and see if your symptoms improve. This can be a useful way to determine whether rehoming your pet would actually resolve your allergy issues.
You may be able to reduce your allergies by making some simple changes to how you manage your pets at home, such as:
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Keeping pets out of your bedroom
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Using a HEPA filter on your vacuum cleaner
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Removing carpet from the home and frequently washing soft furnishings
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Running an air purifier with a HEPA filter in your main living areas and bedroom
You also might find this article helpful. It covers lots of information about allergies and includes links to practical tips for living with pets and allergies.