Hello Stan! Thank you for your letter. I'm glad to help you choose a pet. I think you can get a dog. Dogs are very faithful. You can also participate in competitions with your pet. Or you can play together in the yard.
I would advise you to take a dog in an animal shelter. Pets in the shelter are victims of not responsible people. Animals need love and care.
I have no pet. But if I could, I would spend a lot of time with him. I would play, feed, walk out in a park and regularly visit a vet with him.
Anyway it should be your decision. I hope I helped you to get it.