@bobweller Wow, that is a lot and a kind of hell in itself.
You're lucky the transplants worked.
I think animals are wonderful whether or not they are therapy animals. They ARE therapy animals even if not officially.
I like dogs although I have two cats. They like to be with me and contrary to the stereotype of felines, cats are affectionate albeit in a different way.
They also need affection and play or they become depressed.