Shelter animals are just like the other animals
Shelters animals are perfectly normal, so do not believe everything you hear about them. Some people abandon their pets because they have some allergies or because of their behavioral issues, like peeing in house or barking and crying when they are home alone.
They are just like kids, so try to educate them so that you understand what they want to convey to you. Shelter animals could be perfectly normal and they are easy to train as well.