Thank you so much, @LilyMop, @Emily Fox Seaton, @Nammu, and @lizardlady! I had not really thought about the size of the dog vs. the size of the apt. Thanks for pointing that out. We have a very busy rescue community here and I will look into that--that's a great idea. I would have no issue with adopting a senior dog--that would be great for me. I do not need a puppy. I know they can be an enormous amount of work. And I am not a dog expert. Thanks again for taking the time to provide valuable feedback. I do appreciate it.