The best furry fit for your family: What you should know when selecting a new friend

**By Phoebe Bock** ** ** _Medill Reports_ Whether you’re ready to join the 42.6% of U.S. households that own a dog or you’re a still few years from welcoming a new family member, you can start planning now to increase the odds that your new four-legged housemate is a good fit. “They’re like peop...