@theai, thank you for your advice. I'm very open at looking for a shelter dog, not necessarily a puppy either. After all I'm no spring chicken anymore myself. My problem is that my kids have said we have to move out of our apartment first. It's small, no yard, etc. That's what I wanted for Harley but it never materialized. So why would I think it would happen this time? I'm 70 years old and have medical problems up the ying yang, including CAD with 1 HA under my belt. I'm full of depression right now that a dog would help. Without a dog what will I be like 3-5 years down the road? Or whenever we are able to move? Ah well, I guess it will work itself out. Take care...😋