Therapy Dog

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A small dog might give some companionship and also provide therapy.  Cats are lovely too, but they can be very independent, whereas dogs are much more socialable animals. 

As for issues with landlords, it would be worth discussing such concerns with the landlord/lady/housing association or whomever else.  If a person has autism and if a dog is well-behaved, they might make an exception. 

(Coincidentally, a little dog came running up to me, the other, and leapt up to me at knee level.  Very excitable little thing!  I gave a stroke and he ran off very happily!  I found him utterly delightful.  There is another local dog in my area that always like to meet new people when she is out and about.  Domesticated dogs are very socialable.)

These articles may interest...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1145145/The-horse-saved-son-Little-Rowans-life-devastated-autism--hope-unlikely-inspiring-way.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1331474/Boy-trapped-world-refused-smile--stray-cat-changed-life.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-1190115/A-guide-goes-hog-MAKING-ANIMALS-HAPPY-BY-TEMPLE-GRANDIN-AND-CATHERINE-JOHNSON.html

A small dog might give some companionship and also provide therapy.  Cats are lovely too, but they can be very independent, whereas dogs are much more socialable animals. 

As for issues with landlords, it would be worth discussing such concerns with the landlord/lady/housing association or whomever else.  If a person has autism and if a dog is well-behaved, they might make an exception. 

(Coincidentally, a little dog came running up to me, the other, and leapt up to me at knee level.  Very excitable little thing!  I gave a stroke and he ran off very happily!  I found him utterly delightful.  There is another local dog in my area that always like to meet new people when she is out and about.  Domesticated dogs are very socialable.)