Do you have any local animal shelters? I am seriously considering adopting a new member of my family in soon
We have some no-kill shelters, but they may euthanize sick animals.
That sounds terrible... but what is that? Put them down, or what
Yes, euthanasia means to kill the animals.  But they will only kill the sick ones.
Well, I can kind of seeing that to be something that is just the humane thing to do really. Breed recommendations or tips?
I would recommend a Labrador Retriever or German Shepherd.
I always heard German Shepherds are dangerous, or maybe that's the role they play on TV. They sure are one of the most beautiful of animals I've seen
They are known for their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, and are commonly used as service animals.