u/utinfection

So 12 months in to been a pet feee home, after we lost our last dog (Wheaten terrier) . We took our time to see how we would like being pet empty nesters and the lack of responsibility was freeing. But we felt like something was missing, not sure it an organic feeling or if it manufactured desire from social media, but we decided to start looking again for a furry friend. Then we recently had dinner with friends who basically mirrored our pet situation and got another dog, they absolutely regret their decision and beg us not to do it . So torn. Has anyone be in the same situation and what did you decide?
Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond 🙏
You’ve given me a lot to think about.