2006-12-28 10:52:59 · 6 answers · asked by bluehogcat1939 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Depends on the dog. Don't forget vet cost.
2006-12-28 10:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kudos to you for looking into adopting a rescue dog! The post above is very informative, so that should get you started. When you go to the pound, remember that you can't save every dog there (and you will want to), so you must stay focused on adopting one that is a good fit for you. Talk to the workers at the pound, and know what you are looking for before you go. There are websites that help narrow down your preferences in a dog. Go to those so you can get an idea of the types of breeds which are a good fit for you, then you can communicate those better to the shelter workers/volunteers, and they can in turn give you a better idea of the cost of those dogs you might be interested in.
2006-12-28 19:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Kel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks so much for wanting to rescue! Figure in the cost of the food, initial vet costs, and grooming for a start. Then from there, you can figure the vet for at least once a year, (Annual visit, heartworm meds and flea stuff ) food/grooming on a regular and the toys will just come as everyone will get the pup something for Christmas! You can always research vet prices ahead of time. Also, most shelters/rescues have a fee that is used for the vetting or spaying/neutering of the dog. Have fun with your new friend!
2006-12-28 19:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by g w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost of a dog all depends on what and how much you plan to spend on the dog. I have an indoor minature daschund that has a picky stomach. I wind up buying it the 7 dollar a bag expensive dog food and spoil it with lots of toys. All in all my dog is pretty costly but then again that is what I like to do with my extra funds. My mother on the other hand buys a large bag of sam's dog food and keeps her blue heller, ect. outside and does not buy toys for them thus the cost is allot less.
Follow the website listed by the other answerer. It will provide you with a ballpark figure on cost.
2006-12-28 19:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by ursula_higgs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dog you get is potentially expensive to care for. After food, treats, and toys, there's vet bills. Not only for health check-ups, but also for unexpected emergencies. Before purchasing a dog, you should research the breed your interested in. All dogs have pros and cons. For example: Large breed dogs are prone to congenital (inherited) heart problems and hip displasia. Breeds with mashed-in faces tend to have upper respiratory issues. A good resource is puppyfinder.com
2006-12-28 19:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This shows a chart as to how the total may be
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1671&articleid=1543
Thanks for adopting.
2006-12-28 18:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by crazyforboxers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋