OFFERED BY Clara Lou: Getting a new pet is similar to welcoming a human baby to this world. You cannot not plan ahead for that. However, if you’re rescuing and adopting a stray pet right off the street, things can be different. But you need a roadmap ready before you welcome a shelter pet to your home. This is especially crucial if you’re a first-time pet parent. Both cats and dogs are different and so are their needs. That being said, your way of welcoming shelter pets will