Commitment to pets: Think before you act
On an average a dog, in the first year, can cost you:
Price: $88.75
Initial vet check up: $30
Follow-up check-ups: $30
Pet taxi: $40
Food and water bowl: $10
Canned dog food: $275 per year
Basic pet clipper set: $30
Collar: $8
Leash: $15
Toys: $20
Clean-up bags: $125 per year
So, just check out the warmth of your pockets, as the dollars above can make a big dent on your purse, before committing yourself to a pet. If you want the best out of your pet, you'll have to give them the best. You have to understand that they are not just lump of fleshes, but breathing fur-balls, full of fun, love and life. That's why we'll die for their companionship, but end up shunning them, the moment we confront the real cost.
Pets can be pricey and the more exotic it is, the more expensive it'll be. All of them require regular attention - space, vet check up, grooming, and the most important 'your time'. Therefore you should realize that it's a commitment, and it should not turn out to be just an instinctive decision. Do your homework; prepare yourself for the responsibility and than invite these furry friends home.
