I have two of each, and have to admit that when the old cats are gone I'm not planning to replace them. I like them, but I'm really tired of the daily barfing of fur balls (yes, we've tried many things and diets to prevent this) and the occasional dispute that ends up with someone peeing on things in corners and by the time the source of the smell is located it is too late to rescue whatever was peed on.

My dogs are outside dogs who come in rarely and briefly. That's fine for both of us--they love having the run of the yard and when the cats are gone (the dogs are much younger than the cats) they might spend more time in. But generally, I think this is the way I want it to play out. The dogs are a joy and are really glad to see me. Half of the time the cat's couldn't care less, unless they're hungry. The rest of the time they're sleeping.

Don't tell my kids I said this--they prefer the cats.

SRS