To all experienced mumsnetters....
We have 2 DCs - 8, 5 and 2 - and a year ago rescued a 5 yr old cat (so now 6!). Love him, the most chilled out cat ever. Loves sitting on my knee at any opportunity and the kids adore him. But...I grew up with dogs (Boxers) and that's where my heart is if I'm honest.
We got a cat because wanted a pet but not so much commitment. But of course I still find myself wanting a dog. I'm at home everyday (work from home), live in a village with easy access to walks and have a reasonable, but not large, garden.
Concerns me slightly that they can't be left for more than a few hours, although most of the time we don't go out for a full day. I wouldn't want a Boxer-sized dog but something smaller (King Charles type). How would the cat react? Also DH "isn't really a pet person", but has warmed to the cat and enjoys him sitting on his knee. Realistically it would be me walking the dog most of the time, which I wouldn't mind at all. But is it wrong to get a dog when DH perhaps isn't so enthusiastic? Or should we just get another cat? Or nothing at all?!
As you can see I very confused!! All advice welcome.