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Estimated Costs of Pet Ownership*
| One-Time Expenses |
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Adoption Fee |
estimated range $225 - $500 |
250.00 |
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Spaying/Neutering |
w/ rescue animals, cost is included** |
200.00 |
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Food/Water Dishes |
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18.00 |
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Collar/Leash |
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28.00 |
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Brush/Comb |
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24.00 |
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Toys |
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35.00 |
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Crate |
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65.00 |
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Training |
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150.00 |
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770.00 |
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| Annual Expenses |
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Pet Food |
12 bags/yr @ $40 ea. |
480.00 |
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Bisquits / Treats |
2 boxes/mo @ $3.99 ea. |
95.76 |
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Veterinary Care |
2X/yr exam & vaccinations @ $140 ea. |
280.00 |
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Nail Clipping |
4X/yr @ $15 |
60.00 |
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License Fee |
1X yr |
30.00 |
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Grooming |
4X/yr @ $50 |
200.00 |
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Pet Sitting Services |
20 days/mo x 12 mo @ $25/day
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6000.00 |
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Heartworm/Flea & Tick Prevention |
12X/yr @ $8 ea |
96.00 |
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Health Insurance |
12X/yr @ $30/mo |
360.00 |
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7,601.76 |
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* These are estimated expenses only; readers should assume costs will vary depending on the size and type of animal, your individual living situation, costs in your geographic area, etc. Additionally, items such as training and pet sitting may or may not be necessary depending on the individual animal's pre-existing circumstances.
** With adult dog adoptions from HomeFur-ever, the cost of spaying/neutering is already included in the adoption fee. No extra expense will be incurred in this area. Adoptive families of puppies will incur the additional expense of spaying/neutering at the appropriate time.
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