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R.A.I.N. |
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Rescuing Animals In Need |
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF PET OWNERSHIP |
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| Adoption fee, new collars, leashes, ID tags, licenses, litter box: | $100-$150 |
| Food per year: | $200-$500 |
| Cat litter: | $100-$150 |
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Routine annual veterinarian
exams and vaccinations:
(State law requires
regular rabies vaccinations. Other vaccinations needed include feline
distemper, feline upper respiratory for cats and distemper, parvo,
kennel cough and year round heartworm preventative for dogs.) |
$75-$150 |
| Probable Additional Costs | |
| Emergency illness: | $500-$1000+ |
| Obedience school: | $50-$200 |
| Pet sitter/kennel (per visit): | $10-$30+ |
| Grooming (per visit): | $20-$40 |
| Dog crate / Cat carrier | $25-$150 |
| Pet bed: | $30-$100 |
| Cat scratching post: | $15-$150 |
| Toys, chews, treats, etc. (per month): | $5-$20 |
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Average total cost for the
first year of dog ownership is $1000.
Average total cost for the first year of cat ownership is $550. |
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