Dogs can bring so much joy into our lives...it's no wonder you are missing having one around.
I would say at this point, make a list of pros and cons and see what you come up with from there.
I haven't had to deal with any dogs for a number of years now....and I have to say, with my lifestyle it's hard to have a dog. I do miss having one at times, yet most times, I'm grateful that I don't. It makes traveling kind of difficult and I do love to travel

Maybe at some point I'll settle down again and have another dog.

sabby