Ask yourself
Do you think that you are financially prepared to add a dog to your life?
Are you someone who doesn’t like to spend money?
Would you have a problem spending 500.00-5,000.00 for a dog?
No matter where a dog comes from, there’s a good chance that there will be quite a bit of money involved.
Whether you get a dog for free, pay 75.00 for a dog from a neighbor, or 5,000.00 on an “trendy” breed, the cost is the same for food, health and day to day care.
If your dog becomes ill and needs veterinarian assistance, it may cost a lot of money to fix and repair them back to health. Have you considered the idea of spending a lot of money on your dog?
If you don’t want to spend money on a dog; who is going to pay for all of the dog’s incidentals?
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a dog but you definitely want to spend enough to support a good rescue group or a great ethical breeder. Going the route of wanting a “cheap or free” dog can end up costing a lot more down the road.
Dogs cost money, bottom line. Just like kids and adults cost money to live life, everything costs money. Have you considered adding a dog to your life and keeping them healthy, feeding them quality food, taking care of veterinary costs, housing them and giving them an education? It all costs money, if you’re going to do it, do it right. Sadly but realistically, it can cost a whole lot of money when they become injured or ill.
What about a dog trainer, a pet sitter, healthy food, a great veterinarian, chews and toys? Think you’d rather cut corners on all of these?
Many people don’t want to spend money on these things.
All of these things listed above help in the creation of a symbiotic life with your dog. It takes money to acquire these things.
Yes, you can have a dog without these things but the life you lead with your dog is worth all of them.
Money well spent and frivolous spending are two entirely different things.
A portion of your income should be set aside for your dog. Are you willing to spend your hard earned money on your new dog?
If you plan to do what it takes to be a great k9 guardian…Go you.
Dogs take a great deal of money when you add it all up. There are most definitely places where you can cut corners and save some money. But when it counts it’s best to go with quality, our dogs deserve it. I often hear people who just want cheap, even when it comes to Veterinarian care. Research can help you find anything quality and worth paying for; and that includes a great Veterinarian, food, sitter and trainer.