I grew up with cats myself.
Am slightly allergic to two of our fuzzy beasties. (contact dermatitis)
The rest of the cats don't do that to me, just the two.
*shrugs*
I have weird allergies.
Allergies are weird. I always tease my sister. She had a cat that I had my first allergic reaction to at about 18. Ever since that cat, I have a reaction to most. But more or less depending on the cat. Skin, eyes and nose. My husband can have severe asthma related allergies to them.