Life's challenges are so much fun, aren't they? Trish, I don't know what to tell you, I like Fandy's question in regards to doing an additional deposit. Have you talked to them about it? Like literally calling them or approaching them and having a nice, calm conversation about it, letting them know how important your furry little family is to you?
It seems ridiculous to me, you can have one, but not the other????? What is that?
Good luck Honey. I don't have a cat, I want a cat (I love them, they're great company), however this is yet one of the issues that keep me from getting them other than my not being financially ok enough to have one without the worries. Good luck Honey, and I know this will all work out some how. Let us know what happens.
