Russ:
My initial reaction was, "Well, now he's done it! Don't pay any attention to him next time he comes to the TOTV luncheon!"
But, you really, really are entitled to dislike cats because of your allergies! You, might, however, have been a tad bit more diplomatic by saying something more like "dislike" than "hate!"
My New Cat will deign to ignore you, should you ever come to my house!
SWR