Being more of a dog person I think, I just prefer dogs. But we used to have a couple of cats before Steph was born. We got them rehomed just before Steph was born, as they were a bit nuts and didn't want them jumping all over the baby. And I didn't want Steph tormenting the poor creatures!

Unfortunately I miss them and am half thinking of getting another one.... There is a free to good home notice down at the local supermarket (for four kittens- !) which I am a sucker for, even though I like to offer something. I'm not sure if (when) to get a boy or girl kitty, which is more docile? I like cats that aren't all over the furniture, our old cats even stayed out of the kitchen, and didn't sleep on the couch. (Strange cats, but I thought that was really good). I think I might like to get another tortiseshell, as an old-old cat of ours was that, and she had the best personality. She was very dog-like.

Sorry, I am babbling. What are the pros/cons to having cats with little kids, does the sex of the cat make a difference to their personality/behaviour (desexed either way of course), and can an ordinary-run-of-the-mill-non-breed-specific cat be a happy indoors kitty? Many thanks.