No call from the shelter for me.... Maybe it's different with dogs??? I dont' know why it should be but...
I went through A LOT to get Duncan however.... 2 weeks and I was there everyday to see him! They did a background check on me, ran a tax something or other on the house, called the landlord, interviewed my roommate. I had to bring Jack there to meet them and Duncan before I could have him. They originally told me no because he was too big for my yard per some sq. ft. estimator per lb of dog. But I told them I would walk him everyday to the parks nearby. They did a drive-by my house and checked out the neighborhood. AND he had to be neutered before I could even bring him home. In fact, I picked him up at the vet's office after his surgery.
The one girl at the SPCA named Denise was so super nice to me!! I think because I was there everyday!! She knew how much I wanted him. I guess they even had a special meeting with the shelter director who agreed I could take him home finally. And then she squeezed him into an earlier neuter appt so I could get him home asap.
I think calling is a great idea though...