I know what you mean, Rachel, , my sister went to a two dog household twelve years ago, and would never be without a second dog now.
Zoey, he is listed as a chow/shepherd mix, and you can definitely tell he is part chow (black tongue and all); I'm not so sure about the shepherd part. Whatever he is, he is all sweetie. Well, I will keep in touch with West Jersey Volunteers and see what I can do for him. And if I ever get a backyard...