About going to see your pdoc.... When I first moved into my apartment, my dogs had not been trained to not bark at home alone. So we had neighbors complain about them barking "day and night" even though they never bark at night (rolls eyes) but, for a while, before i could make sure they did not bark while i was away (recording them to make sure), I had to take them everywhere with me. You can take your dog with you to your appointment, and let him/her sit out in the car. Preferably in the back of the parking lot, so that not many people notice, and crack the window open. I do not believe leaving a dog in a car for an hour is abusive, except when it is exceptionally hot or freezing. So, if that is the only way, then you can do that. It is much better than not even seeing your pdoc.

edit: wait, i think i read somewhere that you don't drive. if thats the case, then forgive me