I can understand how you are feeling. Although my son attends a community college, he has never hung around mom a lot. My daughter is my "road buddy" and she will be going to college in about a year. My bichon Kirby, and I will be so lonely when my daughter leaves. I am planning on getting a puppy this year. My bichon is an adult but I see where some people have 2 puppies at the same time. I can only advise you to think on it, wait and research. I know it's so tempting to rush out and get a puppy now, especially when seeing all of these adorable pups here in this forum.