Before you bring that lovable critter home for good, there are a few things you
should consider. The little things, if you will. Food and collars are only two
of a whole litany of costs that the average pet owner will incur within a year.
Here at LHS we want you to be ready to care for that new companion in all the
ways he/she needs. We've compiled a list of expected annual costs for your new
friend.
The following charts were taken from the ASPCA's website (www.aspca.org)
Small
Dogs: They may be pocket sized and lovable but they're no small cost.
While crate costs and spay/neuter fees are cheeper, a smaller dog, like a
Yorkshire terrier and Pugs, can still cost nearly $800 annually.
Food
Medical
Toys
License
Misc.
Spay/Neuter
Collar
Carrier
Crate
Grooming
Total
$150
$150
$50
$15
$35
$75
$25
$30
$50
$200
$780
Medium
Dogs: Coming in a close second, medium-sized dogs, like Beagles and Cocker
Spaniels, are nearly the most costly pets, fetching up to $1,115
annually.
Food
Medical
Toys
License
Misc.
Spay/Neuter
Collar
Carrier
Crate
Grooming
Total
$250
$175
$60
$15
$45
$100
$30
$50
$90
$300
$1,115
Large
Dogs: Big dogs like golden Retrievers, Labradors and Dalmatians may
have a special place in your heart but get ready to make room for them in your
wallet. Obvious expenses like food and crates for large dogs are high and first
year total expenses can reach $1,500.
Food
Medical
Toys
License
Misc.
Spay/Neuter
Collar
Carrier
Crate
Grooming
Total
$350
$200
$70
$15
$65
$125
$35
$80
$160
$400
$1,500
Cats
can provide warmth and companionship with considerably fewer demands than their
canine counterparts. However, every furball comes with a price tag. Total first
year costs for a cat can reach upwards of $640.
Small
Dogs: They may be pocket sized and lovable but they're no small cost.
While crate costs and spay/neuter fees are cheeper, a smaller dog, like a
Yorkshire terrier and Pugs, can still cost nearly $800 annually.
Medium
Dogs: Coming in a close second, medium-sized dogs, like Beagles and Cocker
Spaniels, are nearly the most costly pets, fetching up to $1,115
annually.
Large
Dogs: Big dogs like golden Retrievers, Labradors and Dalmatians may
have a special place in your heart but get ready to make room for them in your
wallet. Obvious expenses like food and crates for large dogs are high and first
year total expenses can reach $1,500.
Cats
can provide warmth and companionship with considerably fewer demands than their
canine counterparts. However, every furball comes with a price tag. Total first
year costs for a cat can reach upwards of $640.