Dog or not?? Cat or not??

I live in a community that allows up to 2 cats or dogs (or one of each) under 35 pounds. I had a cat let him in and out, when I was very sick, I missed letting him in when he wanted in…. he wandered off, was captured by a sweet little old lady (or the animal control, but I watched their website, my cat never appeared).
I have terminal uterine leiomyosarcoma. I feel good right now, I’m on a maintenance dose of chemotherapy. It will work (per the clinical trials) about 6 to 9 months. Then I’ve got clinical trials as a possibility.-- let’s say 6 months.

My roommate is wanting a dog… a fairly big dog… bumping the 35 pound limit. I’ve been looking at Craigslist, the Humane Society and several rescues. If I got a dachshund, my mother would take it after I am gone. If I got a bigger dog (or even a Fox Terrier, which I’ve owned before) The best animal for me is not the best animal for roommate. I've got friends, etc. who might take a small dog, or if the dog is elderly, it may pass before I do.

Is it fair for me to get an animal? An elderly cat which I’d keep inside. or a dog for companionship… small snuggly, lazy.
Some with my diagnosis live 10 years. Others have already passed within the first 6 months of diagnosis. I am currently 2 years post diagnosis….
I know this is long. I trust you guys to not bullshit me. Life is uncertain, life is unfair for animals…. regardless of the caregiver.
Okay, I’ll stop talking. What say you?

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  1. Sassy MamawMarch 14, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    You are asking for opinions, so here's mine. A cat seems like the most practical option for you right now. If you are having a bad day, or have to go to the hospital for a few days, you would not have to worry about letting it out, or taking it for a walk, but you would still have a little friend to snuggle with.

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