I've thought it over and decided to live with a pet. I don't yet have a pet. Could I have been infected with HIV by a cat or dog. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus only infects humans and other primates and therefore cannot be spread from or to dogs, cats, or ever birds, fish, or reptiles. I've had pets all my life and never had any problems.
Pets can carry zoonotic infections, that is, infections that are shared by people and pets.
Because your resistance is low, you are more susceptible to these diseases now. But the good news is that you can minimize your risk by working with your veterinarian to test, medicate, and care appropriately for your pet. HIV-infected individuals contract zoonotic infections more often from contaminated food, water, soil, or even other people than from pets. Thus, for you, the advantages of pet ownership may far outweigh the risks. You will want to gather as much information as you can so that you can make the decision that is best for you and your pet.