Ill try help you best i can seeing as you havn't had a reply yet, i too had a long break 728 days for me and returned few weeks ago to my mind domi....
Perma-Dom is amazing, you will defo want it and anyone smart enough will want you in there team. (makes LRSF a breeze)
I respecd into perma dom and think that would be the best way as it cost me 3 billion to get... prob doesnt have to cost that much but if i were you enjoy your way up to lvl 50 then respec into it (ill post my build 2moza).
I dont use Telekinesis but it does have its uses but when you are 50 you will be perma dom and shouldnt need it (i dont)...
and Cats? my trouble is lil kids lol