Give him a deadine on the puppy. "You have until X date to get the puppy or he will be rehomed."
Sorry about the fear. I can't really speak to it because I do not fear the virus. Life to me is a trip, not the final destination. I actually am much more fearful of people and society's reaction to the virus. But that is just me and my perspective, I can't expect everyone to approach the way I do.
I want to thank you for working in the medical field through the pandemic. Obviously take all of the precautions necessary.
M(53), W(54),D(19) M-23, T-25 Bomb Drop - Dec.23, 2017 Ring and Piecing since March 2018