Need some sort of service animal (mainly for mental/emotional reasons (ptsd, anxiety, adhd, depression, autism, dissociative disorder), also for physical things (such as muscle fatigue/weakness, tourettes), but can't afford a dog and I already have two cats at home.

I'm in college right now, away from home, and Student Accessibility Services suggested a hamster, but that I'd need a sign off from my pcp (obviously). Now, first off, a hamster, really? I mean, I would love one but they don't live very long and I have tourettes so I need an animal that won't get scared and just unalive at the fright.

I was thinking of getting one of my cats registered and bringing her up here, but the problem is my roommate would most defitely say no. So, ultimately, I'm stuck.

And my PCP won't return my calls and if she does, will say "you need to come into the office to discuss this," without even hearing me out, knowing I'm 5 hours away and can'tsee her until December. I'm lost and I don't know what to do, any advice would be appreciated.

And before anyone says, "get a new pcp." My options are limited due to my health insurance (state health insurance/medicaid).