What a great thread. Makes me think about how my recent rescue dog is a perfect match for how I might be feeling in this world. Not abused or fearful, but sort of alone and not bonded or attached. HP at work maybe, matching up people and pets!
I got this dog primarily for my boys, who have been begging for a dog for a long time. She is definitely good for my 10yo and I'm surprised at how she is growing on me too! She's a really great dog. We searched the rescue sights (and made visits to the pound) for a number of months waiting for the one dog that really seemed perfect for us and I think we hit the jack pot!