Homer seems very uneasy about being left alone.
Well, even with money considerations aside (although it seems it never is). We think the freeperette from the Saddle Club sounds like a logical choice.
The horses are valuable as well as being family, quality care such as 'putting them in and out at night and during weather' seems to be a paramount consideration.
Plus Gidget and Homer could use the companionship.
Homer seems very uneasy about being left alone.