I agree with the others than an adult dog that is good with cats would be your best choice. Also, a baby gate should work as long as you train your dog not to go over it. Since the dog is the new comer, you can section off parts of the house you don't want him or her to have access to (such as...
I can't look at petfinder anymore because I can't have any more pets...(I rent, and I already have 2 dogs and a cat). I did find one of my dogs from petfinder, though! Now I have the urge to do a search...
I agree with the previous posts...I would try to find a breed known for their compatibility with other kinds of pets. I believe that Bichon Frises are good dogs for multi-pet households.
Also, be sure to give your cat some space if you do bring a new puppy home. My cat was 14 (she passed away...
Hi, my name is Jill and I have 2 dogs, a welsh corgi named Marta and a greyhound/JRT mix named Adele. This looks like a neat place! Here's a picture of my two pups:
I'm looking forward to reading about everyone's dogs!
~Jill