Thats good news indeed about your faithful K9 Shelley
Its always great to hear some good news about peoples pets, espeically when they have been ill and your not sure what the outcome is going to be on the other side.
Your cats look like they are a right handful, but I suspect it's your woofer that keeps them in check or have I got it the wrong way round and the cats keep the dog in check ?
I hope you find a cat, cats that you like scaryjim, I know what you mean about the house feeling empty without a feline creature around to make a fuss of, or be fussed by when they want some attention. Usually it's one of two things, food, or a warm lap to sit on