Many of the available dogs are already considering approved families.  They might be placed by the time your application and home visit have been approved.  Don't worry, there are more Golden Retrievers coming in all the time. You may not be a good match for the dog you really, really fell in love with online.  Some dogs need fences, some dogs hate cats.  As you can imagine, we are concerned with the needs of the dog.  If your family is not a perfect match for a certain dog, we will make sure that the dog who is a perfect match for you finds its way to your home.