Here are some things that various groups look at, not all and not all the time. How long during the day will you be absent from the home--will you have a dog-walker if it is a longer than normal work day? Is your yard fenced?---if so-- is the fence strong enough and/all tall enough. If your yard is not fenced, are you absolutely committed to walking your dog through all sorts of weather?--I don't even mean long walks, but potty breaks when it is 40 degrees out and raining. These are just a few of the things, and some of them are very changeable--if not immediately then down the line. Ask the group. Okay now I am going to be really mean. But only because you sound like you would be a very loving dog owner. Is there anything about your situation that would prevent You from from adopting to You? Look at you from their viewpoint. Again it probably isn't you, but may be some aspect of your current situation.