hi
hope u feel better today
alffe hit the nail on the head
maybe 1 day you may try the suggestion
i had 2 give my oliver (silky terrier) 2 my adult child no pets allowed where i am now
went 2 visit him this weekend, couldn't get enough of him
but the unconditional love is what it,s all about
they are right up in your face ready 2 lick those sad tear you may cry away
maybe, just maybe unconditional love could be a starting point
as alffe said cats are easier in the sense they pretty much take care of themselves
a little food, fresh water and u can make it a litter box
give yourself some love
lot of hugs sending your way