Just my 2 cents worth, but if this does happen, keep in mind that even if a cat has been with dogs all its life, a new dog can still be terrifying! All our dogs have been rescued as either pups, or in Peanut's case adult. Peanut can't quite count as she's all of four & a half Lbs. And as we all know dogs can snap when their food is messed with.I know you're only toying with the idea, but a lot of good points have been brought up, and subsequently dismissed by you. Keep in mind...you did state in the title "opinions please"! I do a lot of rescuing of abandoned cats, and many ferals as well, and the majority are introduced veerrrryy slowly to the dogs, if at all. Most of the cats and kittens are just moving through the ever revolving doors (almost) as fast as they come in! Wheww! You strike me as a very responsible young woman, but think about not only your future, but also that of any newcomers! We all grow up too fast (except me..never grow up, never grow uup...not me!! She sings to herself)