I was raised to have dogs not cats but as I get older I really wanted a quieter companion... we still have and love our dachshund Snoopy (Sir BarksALot!). I recently adopted 2 tabby domestic shorthair sisters. They are barely 4 months old, loving, ornery, mischievous and the best companions...
I agree so much about the PaperWhite advantages. I have a couple of them and the Fire. My PaperWhite is my constant companion. Since they sync with each other - one in my purse and the other at bedside. I go days without opening the Fire though. I find its screen too small to enjoy doing...