I wouldn't be able to offer a good life to a pooch at this time, so cats. Tbh, I never had time or space (what I personally think is sufficient or adequate) for dogs.
I donno @ weird habits. We're all humans. How weird can they be? Just less prevalent habits, if any.
Get away from what? Anywhere you go, you're likely to end up with same issues, because you're still you.
Do you have an atomic wall clock with indoor and outdoor temperature display, including RH?