How to figure out life after you split from a long term relationship

Hi guys-

So my boyfriend of 5 years and I just split up. We moved to a different state right out of college for jobs. So I don’t have any family within a 2 hour drive.

We live together, have 2 dogs, and 2 cats. Our lives are incredibly integrated.

I have no idea what to do

He makes more than twice what I do so I have no idea how I’m going to get a place big enough and pet friendly on just my income. He’s offered to help me financially until I find a good option but I really don’t want to rely on him.

I love my job so do not want to move 2 hours away back in with my family.

Giving up the pets isn’t an option in my mind. It’s not their fault that we didn’t work out. He works too long of hours and doesn’t understand just how needy pets are even though he adopted them.

I feel backed into a corner and am so scared at what the future holds.

I had always imagined how my life would play out and this was not it. Going back out into the world on my own pushing 30.

My younger sister is happily married with kids, my older brother is super rich and happily married. Then there is me, who apparently isn’t good enough to marry after 5 years of me pouring my heart and soul into a relationship.

I know the next few months will not be easy :(