look on www.petfinder.com (full list of GA shelters and/or rescues) when you know what breed you want.. mixed breeds are great as house pets too.. go to any local shelter.. and as far as the breed it depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the dog and the amount of energy you have.. lol we got a rat terrier about a month ago.. she is 7.1 lbs and FULL of energy.. a beagle might be a good choice for you.. but also check out www.dogbreedinfo.com or www.puppyfind.com but dont buy from www.puppyfind.com cuz i had a bad experience with them but they are great for informational purposes...