Pets are quite high-maintenance, aren't they? :P I love my four little dogs and I realized I lucked out tremendously in regards to health issues, but they do get stressful from time to time. Especially when they go on a non-stop barking tirade. Oh, the joys of small dogs!

I have a question for the OP (or anyone who has a cat/dog household) about how their dogs get along with their cats. Did you have any difficulty introducing them at first? Were either one of them (or both of them) in their puppy/kitten stage when they initially met? I have a small dog that used to live on our street before we rescued her. We're not sure of her past, but we're pretty sure she was abandoned. She has issues with fear, which often leads her to act out around strange animals and people. It took her awhile before she got used to our Chihuahua. So, on a scale of "maybe it'll work" to "don't even try it", do you think she would get along with a cat?

I've always wanted a cat, but my relatives don't really like them. So I always told myself that I would get a cat once I move out of my parents' house. Of course, when I move out, I'll be taking this particular dog with me because she's practically glued to my side and goes nuts when I'm gone, lol. If it's unlikely she'll get along with a cat, I will definitely postpone my plans to adopt one from a shelter. But I really, really want one! *sighs*