Quote Originally Posted by slick View Post
Well, today I'm just not sure if I'm ready. I visited the a cat sanctuary (you can't adopt from there) just to get some fur therapy that I've been sorely missing. Then I went to a no-kill shelter and they had one section just for seniors. Met this beautiful 17 yr old grey baby that I almost walked away with, but my gut told me no. There must be a reason why my gut is so against getting another one so soon. Time will tell.

On the other hand, I could get a small dog....
Maybe it wasn't saying no to the cat as much as to the age of the cat. A 17 year old would most likely come with lots of health problems plus would not be with you long. I agree it is too soon to go through that again. As for a dog, well, they need lots more attention than a cat. They must be walked after all. I'm still pulling for Puppy!!! After all, he can be a cat/dog with a name like that. But do what your heart tells you.