  I've spent the last 1.5 hours online looking for info at urlLink About Dogs - A Resource for Dog Owners and Owners-to-be.
I'm thinking a random mutt from the urlLink Anti-Cruelty Society will be best. They offer staff help in making a selection, there's an application process and adoption counseling, and my $55 fee covers (among other things) a vet exam, inoculations, some tests, fixing, and a microchip. So, I'm also thinking about who to will the dog to should something happen to me. Don't worry! I'm not planning anything, just want to be prepared. Any potential takers? 
