Regulus
I can't say I'd blame you. It's not what anybody expects when they bring an animal home. Sookie was pretty surprised that first morning I think
It might be a mix between the two from your world. Like I said - I can resist the urge but it's hard and I'm pretty shitty company when I do. And most of the shifters I've met have one form they go to more than any other. For me it's dogs, I've just always like collies best. And sometimes for shifters we can start picking up some of the characteristics of our go-to shift. Like enhanced sense of smell or hearing. Which can be a good thing and a bad thing all at once.
I don't think you'd get in trouble. I mean it would hardly be your fault that it happened. And when I filled out the welcome survey - I put it on there.