I don't have allergies, don't smoke, do have pets! But I have purchased items that smelled of smoke, and items full, I don't mean a stray hair or two, FULL of hair, would of been nice if they would of took a lint brush to it, anywho... I know the people I give my items to, they know I have pets, my pets are family. If they don't/cannot take it then oh well, but this is my life and my home and that is the way it is. I always ask now if they have pets, if the items will have hair and if they smoke cigs or cigars. then I make my decision if I wish to purchase from that person or not. I do have to say it would be helpful if people did tell you if they smoked though.