I have always adopted dogs and have to say that they have always chosen me, their breed being unimportant. Bonnie, Bram and Shep I saw before I adopted them, walking round shelters until we met. It may sound crazy, but as soon as I saw them, I knew they were "the ones".
My passion is for seniors and special needs dogs and from time to time I hear of some in need. Sometimes dogs I'm concerned about have already been rescued or adopted, but sometimes these pups are within days or hours of euthanasia. Six times now (Caoihme - black lab mix, Feidhlimidh - GSD mix, Jim - black lab mix, Drift - Border Collie mix, Spirit - GSD, and Duncan - black lab mix) I have adopted these pups sight unseen, and it was as if it was just meant to be, everyone getting on from day one.
Is a GSD right for me? Let's just say I have learnt a lot from Spirit! My lab mixes are loyal, friendly and goofy. Spirit on the other hand, while very affectionate and loyal is also very intelligent and somewhat scheming. She encourages the others to "get into trouble" then looks at me innocently as if she's had no involvement, and if she doesn't get something she wants, boy can she throw a temper tantrum, screaming and throwing her toys around!. Spirit definitely keeps me active, physically and mentally providing a perfect contrast to the labs.