PURCHASING DOG IS LESS EXPENSIVE THEN UPBRINGING HIM, SO BEFORE KEEPING A DOG PLEASE GO THROUGH ARTICLE BELOW
Keep cash at hand.
In fact, studies have suggested that those with insurance will pay more over the lifetime of their pet than those without insurance. To both groups, setting aside extra money to cover those unexpected crises may be the best bet.
Often, the ASPCA will visit a potential owner prior to adoption to determine whether the animal is going to a safe home with a fenced yard. It is debatable whether they should also consider a household's financial well being as well.
Determining how much you are likely to spend can mean the difference between a long-lived animal and one that is returned or worse euthanized because of lack of funds. Be sure to discuss the matter with your family, if you have one.
Some of the best ways to keep the cost down are preventative.
Keep your pet safe
Trim your vet bills by taking advantage of low-cost clinics for shots, often done once or twice a year. Check with the Humane Society for a schedule of these events.
Ask for samples. Just like people doctors, pharmaceutical companies give your vet free samples. Ask. Don¹t be afraid to admit you don¹t have deep pockets but that you love your pet.
Don¹t cut corners on food.This is especially important with cats to protect urinary tract infections. For dogs, the better the food, the chances for a healthier life increase significantly. It can also help to control weight that has become another growing risk for animals.
Keep your pet indoors, fenced in or on a leash. Beside the fact that leash laws are there to protect your animals and keep the neighbors happy, animals allowed to run freely, no matter how well behaved, have more accidents, contract more illnesses and take a bigger toll on the environment than pets that are kept under control.
Consider your living arrangements. The tighter your living quarters, the less healthy your animal will be. Pets require time and attention just like kids and the smaller the space they are confined to, the less likely they will be healthy. Consider a small dog or a cat when living in a place without a yard. Large dogs need more than a daily walk.
We have focused this piece primarily on dogs because owners are twice as likely to end up in the vet¹s office. In fact, 88% of dog owners and 63% of cat owners take their pets to the veterinarian for regular check-ups and vaccinations each year in the United States.
Despite an average annual increase in veterinary costs of over 6%, less than 1% of American pet owners purchase insurance protection for their pet¹s health.
Product/Service Cost 1st Year Yearly Cost
Low Cost
Median Cost
High Cost
Low Cost
Median Cost
High Cost
Purchase Price
0
50
1000
0
0
0
Food
125
300
500
125
300
500
Vaccines
20
75
150
10
60
100
Vet Bills
40
75
400
40
125
400
Spay/Neuter
35
120
200
0
0
0
Bed
25
70
150
0
7
15
Treats
20
20
100
0
20
75
Chew Bones
20
90
150
0
20
50
Bowls
5
8
25
0
1
3
Collars
8
5
20
0
1
2
Leash
5
7
20
0
1
2
Training
15
40
450
0
10
100
Fence
0
750
1500
0
0
75
Vitamins
15
20
75
2
15
8
Flea Control
20
20
200
20
20
200
Heartworm
50
52
100
50
52
100
Shampoo
6
6
25
6
6
25
Grooming
0
0
400
0
0
400
Grooming Tools
8
8
250
1
0
25
Dental Care
0
0
40
0
0
40
Stain Cleaner
8
30
75
5
5
75
Waste Disposal
0
0
50
0
0
5
Training Aids
25
25
300
3
3
30
Deworming
6
6
30
6
6
30
Boarding
15
150
200
15
150
200
Crate
40
50
150
4
5
15
Car Restraint
0
0
100
0
0
10
Totals
$511.00
$1977.00
$6600.00
$287.00
$807.00
$2485.00
Total over the life of a 14 year old dog
Low Cost Median Cost High Cost
$4,242.00
$12,468.00
$38,905.00
The above table refers to regional averages that may be higher or lower depending on where you
GS
2007-06-09 17:31:15
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answered by sandeep k 5
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Have you considered teh upkeep of a dog if you don't have much money and looking for a free dog.
If so then a shelter would be best
2007-06-09 15:19:19
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answered by Kit_kat 7
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u can save money and buy the dog
but it also need vacacine so u can take some oney from ur brother or sister
the cost 1000rs it is a pomlalime or for further asiistance u can contact me by sending email at dino_cup@yahoo.co.in
2007-06-10 02:12:03
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answered by Abhi k 1
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If you don't have much money, why are you getting a dog in the first place. It drives me nuts when you see homeless people with dogs. Why would they have a dog? Poor dog, how is it eating??????
2007-06-09 16:06:45
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answered by Carrie S 3
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why get a dog if you dont have much money they arent free to look after. Theres no such thing as a good breed mongrels are just as good as pedigrees if not better as they dont get as sick as other dogs.
2007-06-09 15:18:39
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answered by miss89 2
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Don't get a dog if you can't afford one:
http://www.bluecollardollar.com/funding_fido.html
2007-06-09 17:31:40
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answered by Anonymous
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look in the newspaper(classified section)hope this helps
2007-06-09 15:20:16
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answered by Anonymous
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find a pedigree rescue and you'll have your pick!
2007-06-09 15:17:44
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answered by Sciencemom 4
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