The water's fine! Jump on in!

Really, you just have to do it. You sound ready, willing and able. You'll be a great pup-mom. She will add so much to your life that you will wonder what made you wait so long.

I just adopted a baby kitten, and he's been so much fun. Dogs are great, too. They love purely, absolutely, and without judgement. They don't care if you wear flannel to bed. They don't care how you look. All they want is someone to take care of them, and they are eternally grateful.

Go to the shelter, and visit your new buddie. You'll know for sure if you're supposed to take her when you see her again.