well we have a few cats we got from the local pound. As a kid I grew up with a huge dog, I've always missed that. So if I could go grab a Dane or Mastiff from the humane society that'd be great. Unfortunately certain groups specialize in certain breeds, I think the Humane Society and local shelters even give the dogs to these groups being that they "specialize" in certain breeds. It's just annoying that the procedures they use are so invasive and difficult. We're actually thinking of getting a greyhound as well (I know we're asking for it), the greyhound group is awesome and really are very nice, a fee, a visit, an application and your good to go. It just bothers me, makes me wonder how many more animals would find homes if not for the overly complex "adoption process".