It is so hard to know what to do for the best, we have neighbours with cats that have survivied the road so there is a good chance we would be luckier next time. My daughter would so love a new fur ball to love, she was devoted to Archie, and he to her. The dogs are great, one of them is unusually cuddly for a dog, but they are all quite big so she is unable to do a lot with them on her own. I just wish I had a crystal ball....