Thanks for the lovely comments guys.

Alfie still has a problem with other dogs so we can't go on walks around the park as I used to do with Bob but other than that he is a real sweetie. I was ill last week and he was a real cuddle bug, helped me feel a bit better.

Randi & Tracey, Ebby is fine, fat but fine. As for how she and Alfie get on, they kind of live separate lives, Ebbs in the bedroom and Alfie, well, not. It is not quite as bad as it sounds, I still have the pet gate up so Ebbs can see what's going on and although I've left it open many a time so she can come out she doesn't seem inclined to do so. It could be that there is nowhere for her to lie where she feels ... I don't know, safe maybe. Perhaps a tall cat tree would do the trick, I may get one and see. I'll let you know and, if I do, take some photos.