When we moved my father to assisted living, finding a place that would allow his dog Lola (a 90-lb retriever) was an requirement. The residents loved her, and when I visited I'd bring my dog (similar size), and we always spent time in the lobby lounge so residents could see her for a bit. They knew my dog's name but not mine 🙂. The dog requirement limited our choice to just one or two facilities, which is a shame; I understand liability concerns, but the dogs bring so much happiness to the people living there.