The dog is not here yet.
And there was another one interested in this particular dog, said the website where I found him.
They said they would bring the dog to me when they are done saying goodbye, when they are ready to give away their dog, for the dog's best interest. And my best interest.
But they may still decide they like the other interested 'person' better. So, yeah, it feels like I got a dog, but the deal ain't done yet.

I pulled some cards before I decided to want to 'have' this dog, have his companionship.

So, maybe he's not the right dog for me. Although, he did choose me. He was all over me.

And I had the impression that Otis, which would become Xerxes because there is something about names that start with an O - I don't know what, it's intuitive - so... I had the impression that Otis knew exactly what we came for.
Dogs are so much smarter, animals in general, are so much smarter than humans give them credit for.

I'll let you know when he lives with me.