I'm kitty shopping too Squishy! I feel the same way. It's not a replacement, but even with 3 other animals...my house has this "empty" feel to it. And just the shear joy of a new pet can help you get over it emotionally.

Sad thing is I have to wait a month because they don't know exactly what happened to Kit. It could still be "infecting" the house and I will not risk bringing another pet in just to suffer that way...even if it is years and years down the road. I'd go get a kitten today if I could.