[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by fred53

If you have to ask...as a fully grown experienced in life adult...then the answer is NO. You should not get a dog.

I read the OP's post over several times, and originally I thought "No, if you really want a dog you don't ask on a Forum."
But then I realized she is asking more about the logistics of traveling with a dog, and not really asking if she should get one.
It's obvious she loves dogs; she volunteers at a rescue organization and enjoys it..
It would be one more rejected animal that found a happy home.
I believe as we age, we should surround ourselves with things that make us happy, like gardens, flowers, books, plants, dogs, cats, etc.
Whatever makes us happy.