Hi Marit - welcome to Purrs!
What a lovely tale - one that a few of us on here will recognise as we stumbled into cat slavery unsuspecting and sometimes part unwilling!
They worm their way into your heart, and before you know it you're smitten, hook, line and sinker.
You needn't be without doggie company either, as lotsof Purrs members have dogs - and tortoises, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, rats, reptiles - you name it, they're probably among us somewhere
Would love to see some piccies of your beautiful Smooy if you get a chance. meanwhile, hope you have lots of fun on the forum and get chatting to everyone.