Hi @wmehan, one of my friends just got a puppy for her loneliness, after her two old dogs died, and now all she does is complain about how much work the puppy is. She's in her late 70s and on her own, not a caregiver to anyone but herself and the puppy.

My husband, with his Alzheimer's, is very attached to a neighborhood/stray dog. We walk to feed her and pet her most days. She's taken a real shine to my husband, but won't leave her safe place under a dilapidated house. I've been feeding her for about six years now. She has trust issues.

At this stage, I can leave my husband for a few hours. He gets anxious if he can't find me when I'm home.

If your heart is set on a dog, a mature (healthy) dog would be less demanding than a puppy, or maybe you could sign up for dog walking with your local shelter, or volunteer to walk a neighbor's dog if you can get away for a walk.

Would a scooter, walker or wheelchair benefit your husband? Maybe then he could join you.

Good luck!