Becket Branch has exactly one birthday wish: a dog of her very own. Dogs are loud, friendly, and outgoing, which perfectly matches her own personality. Her twin brother Nicholas dreams of the exact opposite, hoping for a peaceful and quiet indoor cat. When their parents finally take them to the local animal shelter to adopt both a dog and a cat, it feels like the best day ever. But Becket's dream dog turns out to be an incredibly shy scaredy-pooch who hides from everything. Meanwhile, Nicholas's new cat loves being the center of attention and demands to greet every single visitor at Blackberry Farm. You will laugh out loud as these twins learn how to care for their unexpected new friends and discover that the perfect pet is not always the one you imagined.