we have access to a nice sized crate for her... so all should be good - i can follow your advice robin. we've decided to name her Erin. i'm taking my son and annabella to meet her today. if all goes well, i'll go back again on wed. if all goes well, then saturday we'll bring her home. i don't want to rush this, as i don't want to hurt the kids by bringing in a dog who doesn't 'fit/work'.

that said, we really aren't going to know until we do it, so things may change and we may bring her home on wed.