Good luck. I tried and failed to adopt three times. I got turned down each time because I was single and each time they thought a better fit for the pups was a home with a family. I will *never* go through that again. I was attempting to adopt a rescued lab..under a year old. I purchased Samson and he has had the best home ever. I just got Asher from the same breeder. I have a very happy home with four lovely fur kids (2 kitties). Samson changed my life! :-)