So I have been trying to adopt a puppy from a local rescue group for the past week now... After a lot of waiting and radio silence I just heard back that the board has approved the adoption! The group has been great, just I had no idea of the process or how long each step was going to take... Had a 10 page application, they verified my two references, called the vet I used to use, did a home visit (Virtually) and then had me talk to the foster parents to ensure she was a good personality fit for us... She is still too young to be away from Mom yet, so I still have three more weeks to wait until I can bring her home. Now to start getting puppy stuff!!!!