i agree with most posters here. there is a test that the doctor can do to CONFIRM you are allergic to cats and not something else and anti histamines can limit the allergies side affects runny nose itchy eyes rashes etc. it would be a shame to give away two 9 year old cats just because you think you and partner MAYBE allergic to them. if you no longer want your animals then take them allong to a rescue centre (who are overrun underfunded) who will endevour to try and rehome them properly being nine years old i doubt very much that they could be rehomed,but what a shame.

i understand one perspectave that because you and partner maybe alergic you want to rehome them, but to wait such a long time to finally admit you maybe allergic to them isnt very fair on your cats, shoulda admitted this earlier when they were younger would of been easier on them to settle into another home.

think if anti histamine can limit most of your allergies symptoms for a few pounds a month you woundnt have to rehome them and carry on giving them love and affection.