I don't have a cat. They're just not as cute, fun or energetic as dogs to me.
I had a Maltese years ago named Marley but he got hit by a car.

Luckily, he turned out alright but we ended up giving him up anyways. Now about two or three years ago we got Casey, a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she's been great. Then about three or four weeks ago we got Cosmo who's the same breed but male. So far they're not getting along at all.

Plus, Cosmo doesn't know better so he's doing his business all over the house, teething and biting everything, etc. I would be devastated to have to experience one dying or having to put one down, though.