I'm sorry to hear about the dog and the credit card. For several years I didn't want to get another pet either because didn't want to go through loss again. I now own a very kind and loving whippet. I think it's a metaphor for other things in my life too. I live on my own schedule and terms and will do things if and when I feel the need.
"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh
