No, we live in a condo, so no yard. And yes I did get my dog from a rescue group. I actually talked to (well e-mailed back and forth) with one of the workers before going down to see the pups, and explained that I lived in a condo, but that I had lived in either an apartment or condo with my first dog for thirteen and a half years, and that I was aware of what was required to keep the dog safe and excersized. However, having said that I would LOVE to have a backyard that we could just go out and play ball or frisbee in whenever Ginger wanted (and she does ask to do that), instead of needing time to go the the park and such.