Sorry to hear this Cucco
most of us can feel your pain, I know I can.
As far as cats go, I have a love haye relationship with them. I have had many cool cats. I am not allowed to have cats now cause my wife is allergic.
We currently have 2 boxers and they both have great personalities.
Also for gear rec, since you are a ss lover; either the x or v3 would be good for you. X is 23mm and comes with extensions for battery size changes.
Paps v3 is 22mm and now comes as 18500 but has seperate full tubes for other battery sizes.
Now if alluminum bronze interests you, then you will want the lux v3 when it comes out.
If you want to try an atty, either spheroid or heron are remarkable products that will not let you down. You will most likely want the v3 upgrade kit if/when you decide to try the spheroid.
All gp products are great, there is no wrong way to go. There is also snp and by-leo sophia option for atty as well