Ruth; Sorry to hear about the attack. Maya, my shepherd would also protect me and probably Buddy, the boxer, would join in. They can be a pack of two. Love my dogs and my kitties. Maya is 3 yrs old and Buddy is 11.5 yrs old but still going strong. Both are babies but very protective.

I do something similar. I try to take a friend and I make myself justify my purchases. Even if they go "you don't have to account for it" I go Yes I do because I'll spend too much other wise.