Grace, I LOVE your kitchen!

We have hardwoods, not laminate. With pets, keep one thing in mind: do you have a place for them if you are going to be out a long time? With laminate, if you don't pick up those "pee puddles" quickly, it will separate.

With hardwoods, if you don't pick up those "pee puddles" quickly, it will stain the wood. (Thank you Ozzy, and now Tasha.)

I've seen wood flooring in kitchens just can't imagine it for me. Ceramic? Oooh, that WOULD be lovely!