Date women from United States / California / Bellflower, 51 year old

Date someone special from Bellflower, United States. I am currently in a relationship, but looking to get out. I'm looking for someone who is loving, giving, and can take the ups and downs of a relationship. I am looking for someone who can do their own thing when I'm depressed (I'm bipolar). I would like to have someone who can help me when I'm anxious (Xanax is expensive). I quit smoking over a year ago, and my body is adjusting. I put on some weight but have recently lost some weight. Now I'm working at losing weight. Weight on a man is not an issue for me, just as long as he accepts my weight struggles.
I am looking for someone who is an animal lover and especially loves dogs or has cats or dogs. I love animals, and love my Pomeranian, Milo, to death. I've had these as pets in the past: ferrets, birds, a snake, cats, and a turtle that I caught on my own who lived 15 years in an aquarium, and hundreds of fish. I'm down to one dog, but I "collect" birds by placing feeders outside. I have several hummingbirds that visit my feeders and kept them alive during the winter by keeping food out for them.
I spent some time in Alaska in the 1990's, and would love to return. Alaska grows on you the longer you're there, but I had to leave because I was unemployed and there was no work available in my field at the time. I'd love to go back and camp and fish again.
I'm looking for casual dating at first and see if it grows into a relationship. I hope there are others who feel the same.