A way to "try" having a pet cat?

Hello!

I'm going to start by saying I know that cats are living creatures, and using the words "try" or "trial" kinda makes it seem like I consider them as objects, but those are the only words really coming to mind that make the most sense. I can assure you I would never treat any pet as anything less than a member of the family!

On to the main post though: I have cat allergies, but my parents and I have deemed a cat as a great way to stave off depression, and add some routine and enrichment to both our lives, and the life of a needy cat! I really do want a cat, and have visited adoption places, played with cats and kittens, and had horrible allergic reactions; but that's always been with multiple cats in a closed, confined space, with no easily reachable way to wash my hands/etc. Which is why I'm wondering if having a cat at my house for a day or two is a viable thing to try?

At this point I have 2 main questions I'm hoping to get some guidance with:

1. Does anyone have recommendations/ways to remedy cat allergies? Including how bad your allergies are/were, and maybe the breed of cat you own would be great!

2. Is there any agency or adoption center that does 'trial runs'? Adopting then returning a cat kinda seems unfair to both the cat and to the adoption center. I also don't want to unreasonably stress out a cat, especially since it is probably quite likely that we would have to return the car because of my allergies.

Please let me know if anyone has any experience or options that I'm not aware of! Thank you so much <3