Pets Are Sometimes Costly
By mjmlagat
@mjmlagat (3170)
Philippines
June 13, 2008 12:04am CST
They are adorable but sometimes Pets are costly. From their food, vaccination, shampoo and other cares, they really eat up a fraction of a family's budget.
Although we can choose a lesser-expensed pet, like birds, turtles, etc. there is really this part of these pets' life that we need to spend some bucks for them, particularly if they got sick.
Anyway, their ability to "de-stress" us, owners, is truly amazing.
Do you agree?
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4 responses
@sameroad (3178)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Yeah, They do cost a lot. They are just like having a child.
I stress out all the time about having money for the things my dog needs. luckily i've always covered it and making a little money online helps a lot with the cost. Vets take up a most of the money and so the does the food. Also giving them monthly heartworm protection and flea protection.
It's hard but I wouldn't give my dog up for the world and even if that means putting him before myself if thats what i have to do to be able to get what he needs i will. He's my baby.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
13 Jun 08
well everything comes with a price i guess. but i think pets cost much less than a lot of other hobbies. not the pets should be treated as a hobby. the unconditional love that we get from them is more than worth it. i have 3 cats at home and i love them to bits. i don't spend a lot on them, and they don't get sick much. as long as enough nutrients are given to them, they actually are very healthy animals. it's the best expense in my entire life. cheers :D
@98765m (1017)
• India
13 Jun 08
Yea,you are right in one way.If one has a pet he needs to vaccinate it every year.Also ,he should buy some nutritious food for the dog.Also,he needs to look after all the problems that may arise.We can say that looking after a dog is just like looking after a baby.Dogs can't talk,and so we should try to understand it more if it acts strangely etc.
Some people also rear very costly dogs.Some times,people also earn some money in taking part in beauty contest for dogs and other such competitions.
So,one can have a dog based on the amount of money that they can spend on it.And as you have rightly pointed out,pets especially dogs helps us to de-stress to a large extent and the also give us happiness and peace of mind.
Cheers! Have a nice day
happy browsing
@ashly1979 (1376)
• United States
13 Jun 08
yes, i do agree that pets can be costly.
especially if they are adult pets, (grown ups).
we have three guinea pigs, and three cockatiel birds to raise and keep up. LOL
They are a mess when it comes to cleaning up their mess when I get up in the mornings. LOL
The pigs throw their shavings into the floor,
and they do it on purpose too. :( and so, i seen them one day doing it. the male pig, he picked up a piece of shavings in his mouth,
and than spit it out into the floor. LOL
mean them pigs are. :)
