I applaud you for making this decision with your head instead of your heart.

It is hard to do but in the long run it is the best way for everyone.

I dont think you missed anything :D I never said how I found maci I don't think?
I decided I was ready for a dog, one that could stay forever, and that I wouldn't have to say goodbye too, like my fosters.

So my first choice was to look at rescues and on kijiji for some older dogs/puppies needing homes. Maci's ad caught my eye for whatever reason, so I drove a 4 hour trip to meet her last weekend. I asked why they needed to rehome her... the wife was a stay at home mom/wife, but due to a recent change of living quarters/divorce and other issues the mother felt Maci wasn't getting spoiled like she should be [and truuuust me they spoiled her alright!] now that they were living with grandpa and the mother has to start working full time until 7pm, and the daughter didn't care for Maci like she had agreed [she loves Maci, just didn't like doing the dirty work like changing/cleaning off pee pads, bathing, walking, etc...typical for most 10-11yr olds who like to be with friends 24/7] So anyways, the had a lot of people asking about her. And they were setting up interviews for everyone, and they chose me :D I'm excited to give Maci the spoiling forever home she needs!