I am thinking of adopting an adult dog that is a few years old that would be mostly or house broken and some what mellow personality. I have a few concerns so wanted others experience and feedback. I have PN and RSD so it comes with a lot of pain. I live on my own and function with everyday tasks live on 2nd floor etc but some days are more extreme pain where I cry from it then others. I feel very alone since I don't know a lot of people in the area I moved and also from being limited since I don't work etc. I can afford an animal though so that issue is ok.
So I guess my question is others who are in pain and take care of animals do you find the benefits of love from the animal help you to push through the pain or is it just adding more stress/too much extra to the already? Any other feedback or things you feel could help or I should consider I would appreciate. I am not a cat person either cause that was brought up as a suggestion once
Thank you for your thoughts