Yes because when you are struggling to take care of yourself, piling on vet bills and food and more responsibility, and less social time will really help.

I'm working on this actually. I had a dog for 12 years and she really kept me going. Saved me. But she died a couple years ago, literally the day after one of my parents, and it's been tough. But I'm really thinking about getting another dog; I really want to get another dog.

This is the way.