What should I do?

So I was diagnosed with depression and I was given an RA position at school. I wanted to get an emotional support animal so I can calm down if anything happens.

My dad told me that if I brought one home when I go back on weekends or over the summer that he would stop paying for my tuition. Last night I called him and asked if he was positive that he felt the same way he said yes that if I brought her home I could say goodbye to my tuition.

Once I got off the phone with him I started to cry and went into a panic attack. My boyfriend texted me and calmed me down. I am still so devastated that I can’t have what I need to help my health. Should I get the dog anyway?