I have a doggy adoption question.

Asked by Katniss (6656) September 20th, 2013 from iPhone

My fiancé and I are seriously considering getting a dog once I’m all moved in and settled.
We’ve been talking about it and we both really want one.
Originally we were going to purchase a Rottweiler because they are my favorite breed. After much discussion we’ve decided to adopt a shelter dog because there are so many of them that need a good home and lots of love.

How is it possible to look at all those precious faces and make a decision?

I have this fear that I’m going to get hysterical and make an ass out of myself.

For those of you that have adopted from a shelter, how did you do it? How did you know which dog would be a good fit?