This is a big decision- instead of thinking of it in terms of "This is what they will let me get" think of it in terms of, "I might be able to bring a living creature into this household and will be responsible for the quality of its life."
Cats, not so much hard work. Take them to the vet every so often, keep the nails trimmed, ensure its neutered, and clean the litter box. Your biggest responsibility will be cleaning the litter box.
As someone who is allergic to cats but adopted a bunch anyway, I seriously stress not getting a cat if anyone in the household is allergic. This is something that can be expensive, that can make you ill. Peoples' allergies get worse. If she gets a bit congested visiting a cat owner's house, imagine what it will be like having that dander in your clothing, in your pillows, seeping through the air vents, sinking into the carpet. One scratch and you can end up having an asthma attack. Pills are not fun to take, not good to take, and not guaranteed to work. Not to mention, they're expensive. Bringing cats into my life caused my health to take a serious turn for the worse. Even if your dad's girlfriend is kind enough to make that kind of sacrifice, she probably doesn't realize what she will be getting herself into. I highly recommend preventing that at all costs, unless you really really hate her. More likely than not though they'll make you get rid of the kitten. Unless you establish that you are going to college, will be enjoying and staying in college, and living in a place where you can keep a cat and where you can be responsible for a cat, I wouldn't get one.
Dogs. Dogs are hard work. Do you know what breed this dog will be? This is important and you shouldn't get a dog simply because some idiot is allowing their dog to reproduce. That person is already being irresponsible, but to get a dog without considering the breed and possible implications is pretty bad, too.
The thing about puppies is that they take a lot of serious dedication to raise them to be well behaved and well socialized. Depending on the size of the dog, you're limited in where you can take it. Assuming you are leaving for college soon, how big of a problem is that going to be? She says it will be an indoor dog for you- but you already have two dogs? Why don't you give one of them a bath and let it be the indoor dog?
If you ARE going to get a puppy, let me know and I can help give pointers. But until you figure out more about it, I seriously think you should consider it in both the short term and the long term.
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