Just be patient.
This is a special needs dog and not many people would take a blind dog. Bless You. I went to a shelter on a Monday and by the following Monday, the dog was ready for pickup. You will need to sign a contract. This protects the financial interests of the cost of healthcare given to the dog prior to adoption. Most shelters are in dire need of money and materials for animal comfort. They are operating on a slim budget and cannot afford to return your adoption fees beyond the 5 or 7 day period after adoption. The wording of contracts will probally vary from State to State.
I see no problem and you should get the dog.
I know, I know. there's no reason why i SHOULDN'T get him. I'm just a nervous wreck. I'm so close to him being mine, if something goes wrong I'll be totally crushed. I can't believe I'm even getting a second chance with this dog.
I'm aware that there will be a contract, and a $250 adoption fee, which I am ready to pay. Heck, it's all I can do to stop myself from going and buying him a crate, a bed, his leash and collar (with tags, of course) and making him a "baby blanket" (I have a tradition of making my dogs a double thick fleece tied blanket upon bringing them home. Even though he's not a "puppy" he will be no exception) wow, am I ever in a nesting stage? lol.
I'm afraid when they do our home check, Annie will make a bad impression. She's SO excitable with strangers, and all training flies out the window. I don't have anyone I can invite over to help work with her on it, and she's an angel with me and my husband, but on the rare occasion strangers come in, her legs turn into pogo sticks and she's all over the place.
I just don't know EXACTLY what things they are going to look for. We have a secure yard, our downstairs is totally (and I mean totally) doggy proof. All tile, and minimal furnature. clean countertops.
I don't know why I'm so nervous. There's no reason I can think of that they'd find us unfit for this boy.
Phone rang twice today. both times it was a private number, and they hung up when I answered. Ugh. It's messing with my head! My heart skips a beat every time the phone rings.
Hopefully.... it will happen tomorrow.