Lots of places won't allow pets, you'll have a hard time if you mention it
I would recommend lying through your teeth and never mentioning the existence of a cat.
( spangolin - the odds are good but the goods are odd, Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:34, archived)

I think I may do this, then.

( Esme Weatherwax I swear on my tash it's daycent hash, Fri 27 Jun 2008, 9:36, archived)