My father in law has a saying ...
"cry once"
Meaning; Spend more money now and cry over it once, instead of buying crap, having it break or suck, and having to buy again.
Bite the bullet and get a promist or mistking. I have a promist system, the $160 setup. It is the best thing I have...
Catherine's chams are the most pampered, well cared for chams I've ever seen. The cats are far from an issue. I think it honestly depends on the cat and it's interest.