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[b]Do your homework before contacting anyone.[/b]
Never assume shelters or rescues have your best interest at heart.
Never assume they will tell you all they know or suspect about a dog.

My neighbor was handed a dog who was supposedly healthy after a huge skin infection - no, it turned out it was still in the throes of it, which the vet told my neighbor the shelter *had* to know about. They lied.

My friends adopted a dog stipulating that they could not accept a dog over a certain size. They were given a dog at the upper limit of their request and assured that it would not grow bigger. Except it did, which was bound to happen since the dog was a Great Dane - hound mix. A knowledgeable dog person should have recognized the paws and other signs, and told my friends. Now they have a calf to contend with, one who pulls them off their feet and into the road when they go on walks.

I could go on, but you get the picture.
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Educate yourself, it is common sense.  Many animal places are volunteers who may genuinely not know, but have good intentions.  But would you go into any commitment without educating yourself?

OP, Lucky Dog and Lost Dog in NVA are great.  I also agree with pert finder type algorithms and questions. GL.

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