"Suja" wrote in message
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Aren't there specific breeds of cats that are more dog-like? Would that
be a better fit for the OP, given all the constraints?

If I want a dog, telling me that I should want a cat isn't going to work.

I like cats. I have had cats that were cuddly and outgoing and even did
tricks.

But they were never close to a dog in my heart.

Judy