When my wife threw me out the judge allowed me to take one of our four terriers. We always had 3 or 4 of the little beasts. Especially with the Covid lockdown that little dog gives me something I need, someone to love. She takes full advantage of her position, treating me like a servant, but she is worth it.
We had to quit feeding the birds because the spilled seed attracted rats and in one instance a bear. Bears are very hard on bird feeders. And the rats drove the terriers wild.
It feels good to communicate with people so if I get any encouragement I will try to stay with this forum for a while.