I like the way blog template look... but was wondering if I can use them for more than blogging...

I want to set up a personal site. I rescue cats. I do not sell them, adopt them out, etc. Rather they are all my own- I have rescued well over 80 cats and have a lot of ideas...

I would have a blog that would appear once a week.

In addition, I would like the following:

1. I would like a photo gallery that would include text about each of my rescue cats.
2. Links to favorite websites
3. A place to comment and ask me questions
4. Articles by subject matter

I have looked at the website templates which just look like they are too much for what I have in mind.

Can the blog template do the trick? If not, what website templates would you recommend?

I know I can create my own, but I just do not think I could do as good as the templates and the template prices are reasonable.

Thanks, Tina