I believe as much as I love my pets I would end up talking to them like Wilson the volleyball in the movie Cast away, no thanks. I also know that with a pet I would end up caring for them to the detriment of my own health. I would have difficulties with seeing my pet wasting away and would have to spend a large deal of time scouting for resources for the both of us. I doubt either of my dogs or my cat would be all that helpful.
I would miss the companionship of my SO, I would be in tears wondering and worrying about his worry with me away. It would be devastating to be literally lost without him. The choice for me would be easy.
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