"Congrats, JB! Cats are fascinating animals. I can't have one, due to allergies, but I always enjoy watching them. "

There are non allergenic cat breeds.  My wife and I are both allergic to cats, and after our old tabbies passed away, we were cat-less for 2 years.  She pushed me to do some research, we went to some cat shows, and ended up buying a Birman.  What humans are actually allergic to is a hormone in cat saliva.  Cats lick themselves all over, their hair sheds, and then you have symptoms if there is a cat anywhere in the house.  But Birmans have the lowest concentration of the hormone, and their hair does not shed; it falls out at about the same rate as human hair.  I have had people to my house who have asthma and who needed to leave my house within an hour back when I had tabbies.  But they can handle my Birman with no ill effects. 

I understand the Egyption hairless cats are also non allergenic, if you want to own something that looks like a shaved bat.  They are actually real cuddlers (my vet said "Because they want your body heat".)  Anyways, don't despair if you have allergies.  If you are willing to pay for a pure bred cat ($600-$900) there are still options. 

Getting back over was even more fun!

Now he's under the bed in the guest room across from the laundry room, but at least all he has to contend with there is dust bunnies!