Nicole had to get rid of her cat

Nicole Richie has temporarily got rid of her pet cat – because the smell of the pampered puss makes her feel sick. The pet survived a 10-story fall from Nicole’s apartment last year, but baby comes first for The Simple Life star. Friends claim she has given her pet to dad Lionel Richie for safe keeping until she gives birth. A pal says, “She loves her cat but can’t stand to be around it right now.”