If she was just a girlfriend? No. If she was about to be my wife? Yes. But, I'm pretty good about dating only women who like dogs, so I'm safe there.

I'm definitely not the biggest cat fan, but I've dated cat owners.

If, as in Erin & Chris' case, some allergies were involved, it would be difficult but I'd still put my family member first.

JasmineFire said:

I couldn't marry someone who couldn't live with cats.

No. If they hate cats or have an allergy, they're not the one for me. I'd take it as a sign from the dating gods.

ThreadBare said:

ok .. how is she going to be a wife, if you don't agree? to me, it's like I have to give up something that is apart of me to be with someone and why should I? when there are other people who will walk in agreement with me about my pet....

CarrieMpls said:

i figure that if we've been in a relationship long enough to be considering marriage then you'd already be comfortable with my pets because they are such a part of my life. i would find it very odd and somewhat controlling if at the last minute my fiance all of a sudden was like "get rid of your pets".

Depends on the situation really. I also take into consideration IF they are in fact allergic to one of the other OR even both. I have a allergic reaction to certain pet products like shampoo's and break out in hives, isnt fun at all.So that is a factor.

Now if it was between my kid or dog,cat, or any family pet.... YEP you darn right I would
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Flowers2 said:

I mean if she'd put a real effort into trying to grow cool with my dog but her allergies proved insurmountable, I would choose her over a pet. I think there are more complex situations than just someone not being a dog or cat lover.

NoChances said:

My dad used to have a pet goat as a child. One night it was nowhere to be seen. They (unusually) had meat for dinner. Some time later he was presented with a nice goatskin rug for next to his bed.

ThreadBare said:

yeah, that's an exception.. but I'd have a hard time letting go

ZombieKitten said:

I have 3. They all live in my house. I WOULD NEVER. I WOULD NEVER. I WOULD NEVER DO THAT!!!!!
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ZombieKitten said:

Do you still hear the screaming of the goats lambs?

Mars23 said:

poor kids

ZombieKitten said:

I know right poor goats

NoChances said:

give em a pat for me

mdiver said:

Fuck

FunkMistress said:

PANDURITO said:

It's not awkward at all.

CarrieMpls said:

...says the cat lady




No really. Check your post and look at your avie and then at the figurine.

It's you!!!

PANDURITO said:

It's totally me!

CarrieMpls said:

my family is terrified that I'm going to end up being the Crazy Cat Lady except with cats, dogs and rabbits because I want all three

Statuesqque said:

a house full of cats I could live with that.. they're more loyal to you than people lol there wouldn't be any arguing lol

Statuesqque said:

It used to scare me, now I embrace it. It's my destiny.

Flowers2 said:

so true and their love is unconditional just the way you are no matter what

PANDURITO said:

That statue describes me, a Crazy Cat Lady. In answer to the question posted, No, I would not give up my cats for a significant other. Love me, love my cats. If you can't love me and my cats too, don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!

PANDURITO said:

.. and once you're on that slippery slope...