Posted by horseygirl on February 7, 2013, 10:57 am, in reply to "Looking for a dog!"
The others are right, Machine--you're looking for a cat.
Try an older cat (rescue--APA has some awesome ones, "Milo" comes to mind) who will be as aloof and independent as you are, at first. Keep it in one room for your 12 hours, at first, until it learns it's box. It will be glad to see you when you get home for your nap. Cats like those best.
Soon, you will realize that you like each others' company....Later, you will love what a great companion you have...