Cost of Having a Pet by:Chloe Owning a pet is a serious financial and emotional commitment, you have to be committed before adopting a pet. Have you thought of adopting a pet or owning a pet? But not sure what it all entails. Before buying or adopting a pet make sure you know how much money you will need to spend,,don’t buy a pet if you know fore sure you are not financially ready or stable for the pet. So make sure you have enough money so you don’t go bankrupt, by adopting a pet.
Depending on the food you buy and how much the medical expenses are, the cost of a pet could become way over budget if you're not careful with the expenses. It is estimated the cost of owning a dog is $1,270. As you can see a pet can cost you over $1,000 in
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The pet is going to cost you a lot of money, not to mention a lot of time. If you are not fully prepared to pay for a pets needs and willing to spend a significant portion of your free time with the animal.There are thousands of dogs put to sleep every year because the owners no longer want them or can not afford them. On top of this, there are hundreds of thousands of dogs that live miserable lives without of exercise, interaction, socialization, and basic housing needs because people do not realize the time, commitment, or expense involved in owning and properly caring for a …show more content…
But in reality pets can leave a hole in your pocket, it is estimated that pets cost more than $41 billion dollars a year. Thats a lot of money to spend on pets. Here are some tips to help keep the cost of pets down. 1. Adopt vs. Buy. Many people are against are against adopting a pet pet from a shelter, due to the fact you know know almost know nothing about the animals past. 2. Save on Food. Feeding your pet can be very expensive, if you aren't careful go online to webpages of food companies, some websites have coupons that you can print to save 20%-40% off. A little bit of effort can save you money. 3. Groom at Home. Paying to get your pet groomed is expensive. If you can handle wrestling your pet a bit, buy a bottle of pet shampoo and bust out the pet comb. 4. Exercise! Vet bills are expensive so keep your pet healthy and happy by making sure it gets the right amount of exercise. 5. Stay Current on Shots and Pills. It is way cheaper if you pay little by little, for pets flea, tick and heartworm shots, than it will be in the future. 6. Vet Shop. Before going to the vet that is the closest to you, call around and compare prices. 7. Buy Pet Meds Online. Buying your pet's medication online can save you pretty pennies. 8. DIY Toys. Toys at a pet store or store can be expensive, and not all of them are made very well. You can but ropes for
It is true that there are people out there who are out of control on their financial spending in regards to their pet.This is the case for many due to the amount
You get five things for 19.95, and free shipping. They also have 24/7 help for customers who want the assistance of a professional. This is an example of just one online pet store among many, and Amazon, the biggest online retailer in the world, has a substantial amount of pet supplies as
Service dogs are a low risk treatment, that can replace dangerous medication and expensive devices. For a purebred service dog is $20,000, however there are non profit organizations that provide service dogs at a much lower cost, but there is usually a long wait list (“Costs”). ASDA (Autism Service Dogs of America) sets a donation goal of $13,500 for every approved family, which is always achieved. Another option is buying the dog from a breeder and paying for the training and accessories. If a puppy is purchased from a dog breeder for around $2,500, in two years time the dog would have costed around $5,200 dollars. The rest of the $ 2,700 comes from vet bills, service gear, training expenses, food, treats, and toys. (“Service”) Getting a dog from a rescue center will cost about the same amount because usually vet bills and training expenses are incrases. However in the long run the owner is most likely to spend more money on a rescue dog, because they often have more issues, physically and mentally which cause them to wear out faster. There is no health insurance that cover service animals. Service dogs however do replace the nasty side effects of some medication, and devices that won't provide companionship. Although the average hearing aid costs $4,000, hearing aides need replaced as the person grows, and need repairs as well, putting the total
It is important to remember that Pet health insurance is not some sort of discount plan which is guaranteed to save you money. The majority of pet health insurance contract holders will actually lose money in the long run, if that were not the case than there would be no companies offering pet health insurance. However, what pet health insurance does or at least should provide to all subscribers is peace of mind in knowing that cost of veterinary care will not be a factor when deciding whether or not to continue the life of a beloved pet.
With the ultimate goal of an animal shelter is to find loving homes for animals in need of adoption or help lost animals reunite with their owners, happy endings are not always the case for animals. Of the 7.6 million companion pets who enter
If one wants to live a more responsible, more active, and a healthier life style they should get a dog. Obtaining the previously mentioned qualities are great but gaining a best friend is even better. Dogs are intelligent animals and their personalities are one of a kind. With training, love, and patience any dog can become a great addition to one’s family. Adoption from an animal shelter is a great way to get a dog although there are adoption fees most of the money is being used to vaccinate the dog before its taken to its forever home. Buying a dog from a reputable breeder is another option as how one gets a dog. Reputable breeders usually guarantee a puppy’s health. One might have to go through a few more hoops to be able to buy a dog from
I have seen so many great dogs and cats get adopted by so many people that I just don’t get why people buy them. What does that benefit? Nothing. I have rescued more than 13 dogs from the streets and never have I purchased one. It makes me sad and angry when I see people selling animals on the internet or in person because probably more than 50% of them do not even care about the poor animals, they just want to make money. And the fact that they do not even know who the animal is going with is worse, because the person who is taking the pet might be a bad person or someone who wins money from dog fighting, which is very common to this
Also, animals are left to fend for themselves without being spayed or nuetered. Even though there are low cost spay and nueter clinics, they are often many miles away. It would be nice if more local veterinarian clinics offered
Dogs are magnificent creatures, and when raised correctly, are adorable, loyal, loving animals. However it takes a lot of time, energy, and commitment to make sure that dogs are raised correctly. These animals have a lot of the same requirements that a human child needs. They also act as a child would. A new dog owner would do well to consider these points before they take on the responsibility of raising one of these incredible creatures.
Davis, Jeanie L. "What Are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet." WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. WebMD. Web. 30 Nov. 2011.
There are many reasons to get a pet. You could choose to get a pet for a companion, or simply to add to your family. Many older folk choose to get a pet after they retire or lose their spouse so they do not feel lonely. Many young couples choose to get a pet before they opt to have children, and many families add a pet to their home for their children. The question is though, what type of pet to get? Do you get a cat, or a dog? Having a dog as a pet over a cat is much more enjoyable and beneficial to your life, specifically because of their behavior, convenience, and loyalty.
weaither you chose to have a pet or not is up to you they can teach you alot about yourself and tell you alot about outhers so weather it is the mess that they make at three in the affetenoon or the leasing person just wont alow you to have them there is one thing i have learned about not having animals is yes there might not bee a mess or having the responsibility to take care of someome outher than yourself, or the frustration of finding someone to pet sit when you go out of town is you wont feel whole. that little mess is not that much of a scarafice at least not to
First, research the type of pet you are considering as an addition to life. Many websites, pet stores, and book stores have information on many various pets. Simple care sheets are often available which list general details about a specific pet and what it requires. This will help narrow down your selection, whether you are considering something soft and fluffy or a pet with scales and a forked tongue. Some people will buy an Asian Water Monitor without realizing they grow up to six feet long, that they require a lot of live meat like rabbits for a diet, and the person ends up having to find it a new home. Another way to ensure the pet you are considering is what you wa...
Owning a Pet Having a pet is a wonderful idea! Pets bring companionship, personality, and gut wrenching humor to households across the world. Having previously owned both a cat and a dog, and currently being without a pet, I began to think about getting a new furry friend. Born a dog lover, and bred into a cat lover, I had the difficult decision of choosing one of the two. When I was twenty-two years old, I answered an advertisement in the paper for free Labrador puppies.
Owning a pet will lengthen your life. People who have the responsibility of the care of an animal