I LOVE CATS!!! I know alot of people here may find it odd, but I jst LOVE them...
they are so low-maitnence. Alot are very playful and love to be held and toted around. Sure, they are independent, but certainly not all of the time. Heck, my Bagels (kitty), is themost people-oriented thing!
My cat sleeps with me every night on the bed, head on the pillow, body under the quilt, plastered up against me. Just like a human. He is sooo soothing, I love to just come home to sleeping cat on my bed, I just lay next to him. He isn'texactly what some may call 'exciting', but he is sure a lovebug.
While some situations in my life may not be suited for dogs, I know I'll always have cats by my side.