I enjoy being a cat mama too! I have six of them!
Where we just moved to (Northern Arizona), a local fellow wants to rehome a purebred collie, which I think is the most beautiful breed of all... if I had better cash flow, I'd not hesitate, as we do have a fenced yard. But I spend enough money feeding the cats as it is.
When i had dogs, I liked them better. But I have since come completely over to the feline side of things. It's just so satisfying getting cats to purr!!