I love pets but I am allergic to both cats and dogs. I do quilting for other people and I do mention that the house is pet and smoke free. Manly because I have a bad issue with this. Years ago my husband smoked and now he even has a terrible time when he goes into someones house who smokes. I know that some of my friends get upset when I can not come to their house for very long because of their pets but the side effects are just not worth it. Unless you have a problem most people do not realize what you go through.