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I am also a kettle, but I figured I needed some motivation in my life to get to know more people. Moving from Norway to Bumfuck, Nowhere in Denmark has made it hard to make friends, but my wife and I got a puppy two weeks ago, and have signed him up for puppy training classes with other puppies. We'll also use the dog park in the towns nearby to meet people. I think that's a good way to meet people.
I'd also like to add that getting a puppy on a whim in NOT a good idea. We talked about this for years, and planned for months. My depression has gotten so much better, buy jesus christ, he can be a little hellspawn lol ๐
Dogs are great! People who like dogs - generally not the mean Pit Bulls, or Rottweiler types though - are good people. You can jog and hike with your dog. They are great conversation starters.
Note: Not saying Pits and Rots are mean but some people tend to get them because they want a dog perceived to be vicious and proceed to train them that way.
The dog park is an excellent choice, from what I've heard from dog owners. Between that, walkies forcing you to get out and moving regularly, and good ol' fashioned companionship, dogs are just great in general, though certainly require a high level of commitment and care.