If you think an adopted dog may be right for you, the next step is deciding whether you would make a good adoptive parent right now.. Dogs in need of homes come in a full array of sizes, shapes, and personalities. They can also have drastically different needs. Do you have the time for your pet? Do you work long hours? Can you make it home on your lunch break for a quick walk? Does your job require you to travel frequently? Can you afford to care for the breed you have chosen? You must be willing to fulfill all your dog's needs, even when you are tired or not in the mood. When you arrive home at the end of the day, your dog still needs to be taken to his potty spot, exercised, and fed, and then taken to his potty spot once more. When you consider kicking back at home with your new pet, remember your home will be your dog's new home. How will this work? Many apartment buildings and condominiums allow dogs, but some have very specific requirements relating to breed and size. Aside from time and money, you must also consider whether you have sufficient knowledge of and experience with the type of dog you wish to adopt. A 20-pound Poodle mix whose owners moved to an apartment building that didn't allow dogs may transition easily into your home, regardless of what other types of dogs you have owned in the past. A 90-pound Rottweiler who was given up due to growling and other threatening behaviors, on the other hand, will need considerable training by someone with specific experience dealing with aggression problems.