He needs a dog. I strongly recommend a golden retriever.
And a hobby. Suggest a coal-fired forge and small gas engine repair shop out where Mooch’s weed patch was.
A male Treeing Walker Coonhound. A true American hunting dog.
Given the hate of the left: I would suggest a Dobbie. Quite lovable dogs really, except when they feel their master/mistress is threatened. Sheppards work too. Just more fur.