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i think houle would be supportive of the idea of you volunteering, esp something dog related because you may be able to bring the pup and socialize him. odds are the 'cost-ineffectiveness' of it would be a minor loss compared to the net psychological gain to you. almost certainly cheaper than seeing a professional or making frequent trips to mexico.

it'd also give you a chance to meet new people and make some social connections in the area, which can help to fill the void of being separate from family.

there might even be some rescues closer to home than the animal shelters. they always need people to assist with transporting dogs/arranging fosters/interviewing fosters/etc. lots of highly social work.

i am mostly disinterested in maintaining close connections with my family so i always make a point of it to reach out to lots of new people when I go somewhere new. my wife and i have gotten some of our friends into the rescue we work with, and have made some friends through it as well.
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