Here's where things stand now that humans are communicating. This post will help me organize this mess as much as anything, but I need input too.
That place with Ellie finally on 10/22 forwarded my 10/10 email to the 3 foster humans. The lady with Copper told me I could call her for more info, but Copper is the dog that was deemed a crackhead here and is down near Portland, so that doesn't seem like a good option now that there's stuff coming together close by.
These 2 dogs just got here from Texas over the weekend so the place is observing them to see if they match the descriptions and if they'd work well. I like how both dogs look. Callie looks like Dina in non-pitbull form. I told them these 2 stood out to me but I'm open to any suggestions that match what I'm looking for.
Callie:
https://www.gingerspetrescue.org/adoptable-dogs/#action_0=pet&animalID_0=10691355&petIndex_0=30Blossom:
https://www.gingerspetrescue.org/adoptable-dogs/#action_0=pet&animalID_0=10691429&petIndex_0=24I'd applied at this place for Corky and Loki, but was told they wouldn't be "the right dog for a first time owner, can be a bit nippy with strangers if he gets scared." She is evaluating other not-yet-posted dogs that just got to her Friday to see if any would be a good fit.
Corky:
http://www.chewdogrescue.org/images/Corky_flyer.pdfLoki:
http://www.chewdogrescue.org/images/Loki_flyer.pdfAnd here's where I have the most progress with a human on ID'n a dog. I had asked about a dog on Friday that got adopted on Saturday. After she got more info on my setup and what I want, she said: "Hi, we do have a couple of dogs that would meet your home and work environment. They may be small but they are mighty. grin"
Gracie:
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/36276341 "Gracie is a 18 month old female terrier mix that weighs 13 lbs. She is super sweet, wants to be with her person and has a bundle of energy to play and/or go on walks. Gracie gets along with all size dogs, cats, children, is house broke and is a joy to live with."
Willow:
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/36343345 "Willow is Gracie's daughter. 6 months old on the 27th of Oct, weighs 7.5 lbs, and she too gets along with all dogs, cats, children and is very funny with her puppy antics. The foster has a video of Willow playing with her two Great Danes, just makes you laugh. Oh yes, she too is potty broke."
Those are both terriers, which were eliminated by the Corky/Loki human as being good for me.
So thoughts on Gracie and Willow, and if I should move forward there rather than waiting for any of the other leads I have, especially Callie and Blossom?