I'm a huge fan of rescue. My Standard Poodle, Quigley, was a rescue from the Poodles of the Rockies. I had him for over 10 years but when he passed, I emailed his rescuer to let her know.
I expect that it will take time and I don't want a dog for the sake of having a dog. I want to find the one that will fit my life and let me fit hers (or his but I suspect it will be a girl.) It's hard enough to lose your home once–the trust and love that has to be built the second (or third) time around is a challenge.
Smile. I may come across as anxious and eager (and I certainly am) but I also know the match has to be right.
I was fortunate with Quigley. Jeannie and I talked at length about what I wanted in my next Standard (Q was my 3rd.) She told me flat out that it could be months before the right dog showed up for me. I understood (even if I was sad.)
Two weeks later, she called. She had a rambunctious 3 yr old male who had failed his CGC test because he growled over his feet. LOL So my partner and I went to meet this terrible poodle. He flew in the back door and flung himself on the couch where he draped across us. Jeannie didn't even have time to make it back to the living room.
It was love at first poodle thump. We didn't take him home that day though. She asked us to think about it for a full week. We did and we brought him home.
I'll have to share pics of the Q-dog some time. He never met a stranger.