Looking for cat and an Atlas story

At one time we're thinking about getting a small dog that could be a lapdog for me. After looking at one online and missing out on it I started to rethink it. I have come to really appreciate dogs but it seems difficult to find a smaller dog that would be housebroken already. I started looking at cats online and check with a shelter here called Last Hope. They have a 4-year-old cat is declawed and we're going to get to meet it tomorrow I think. Is in the foster home now with other dogs and cats so we're sure it will get along with Atlas. I hope he works out and finds it comfortable to sleep on top of me. As one of the many things I miss about Macy. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much and I don't expect this cat give me like her. It's kind of nice to have a cat around. The always seem like there either sleeping or doing something that I would laugh at. If it becomes a lap kitty during the day that would be even better but who knows with cats.
One thing there is about Atlas is that he barks at lots of stuff during the day. When my wife is here he or than ever barks at stuff. She tapped him on the nose once and that was all it took. He knows I can't do anything about it so he walks and lots of stuff. I don't mind it be barks it UPS or FedEx guys but he really shouldn't bark at my wife for our son who comes over.
I don't think he realizes it buys his "protector" bark is the same as it is "I'm glad to see you" bark. One day he was barking at the mail woman who knows his name and talk to them when the windows are open. Then he ran over and grabbed a toy open she would play with him even though the door was shut.
A guy came over the other day to work on my ceiling lift because they needed new batteries. My son was here so he could control the dog in case the guy was afraid of him. Atlas must intimidate people even though he just a big teddy bear. The guy came out of the bedroom after working on the left and seemed afraid to come down the hallway. Atlas was lying on the floor and the guy was intimidated because Atlas was looking at him. Poor little puppy is so misunderstood. He really wants to be everybody's friend but he still dog and feels that requires him to bark at things.