We have quite a few in our neighborhood and they sometimes come and walk a few yards behind or in front of us at night.  They come to my back porch a lot as well, probably checking every back porch looking for cat food.  I like them a lot but couldn't see getting one as a pet.  My dog got too curious with one once but ...more

Don't go cheap on a bed either, you spend far too much time asleep to sacrifice quality sleep or comfort.