The time has finally come: you’re about to go from pet lover to pet owner. You’ve found the perfect furry friend and are ready to bring them into their forever home. As you wait for the big day where your new feathered, scaled, or fluff-covered pal comes to live with you, there’s a lot you’ll need to do. Some of it will be relatively straightforward, like making sure you’ve got pet food waiting and finding the right veterinarian. Other items on the to-do list might be less obvious, and it’s