so I'll just say, I understand the pain (and not just physical) of having a dog you can't fully trust.

It turns out, this is a really common thing! A lot of nice people had similarly sad dog stories to share, and I have actually found it quite helpful! Sometimes, a dog is just not for you, or they missed their window to have the kind of upbringing that would make them a good pet. It's just. Dogs- apparently they have their own ideas.

Murderbot is hilarious and excellent, and if you are interested in ebooks, I have gotten several of the first novellas when the Tor.com free book club had them for freebies, so I am happy to share!