Finding a place where I could keep 'em isn't likely an option.
And if I have an hour long commute...that wouldn't mix with small dogs either.
And my heart isn't in the searching.
Gosh I wish I could do something part time that I'd enjoy and that would let me keep my current job! Yes, there are plenty o' liberals around and it doesn't pay well, but I still like it, in the face of all logic.
You're way ahead of yourself dwelling on imponderables!
Look for something PT then... That lets you stay put, and see what happens!
And FWIW, I've never owned a place, I rented, and I had three dogs and a couple horses and a cat. Places exist.
Awww.... wish I had a solution for you, girlfriend. All I can do is offer sympathy...
How goes the word count? I'd like to get in another thousand, which is a little more than I need but would pad the margin tomorrow...