This. Your friend may well need someone to make the decision for her. You and the group are acting for the dog, who can't advocate for herself.
I have always joked that adopting my first greyhound was harder than applying for college, but I am truly grateful for that fact. Having adopted from a new group, in a new state, I am thankful that despite knowing that they could speak to my old group, my vets, etc. they still did a home visit to meet me and check me out before allowing me to adopt. Easy for us does not always equate with best for the dog.