The High Cost of Pet Ownerhip!!!!

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Ok don't shoot me But I run accross something funny that describes what we go through as pet owners. LOL!! So after you read this long list tell me what you think of it and should there be anything added. THE HIGH COST OF PET OWNERSHIP Published in Malamute Quarterly 1998 One pet quality dog/puppy from a reputable breeder 750 Doggy photo album, extra film 35 AKC registration & certified pedigree (for bragging) 33 Puppy vaccinations/rabies 250 Neuter/spay surgery to avoid OOPS! with neighbor's muttly 75 Heartworm test & preventative (prevent now or hospitalize 65 later at 5x cost. Fecal Checks twice yearly 20 Fencing for the yard (small kennel to whole yard 200-3000 Reinforcement for yard fencing 50 Puppy obedience classes 125 Subscription to the Malamute Quarterly 44 Large Den Like crate 140 Designer Down-filled doggie bed for crate 45 Cheaper replacement bed (other got chewed up) 25 Replace with old towel/rug (chewed up again) -0- Toys-Truckload, NylaBones, Booda bones, Kongs, balls, 75 squeeks/stuffed animals to "kill/gut) Vet bill to remove balls, squeekies, stuffed animal parts 500 Training treats to motivate, (you want ME to come) 50 BitterApple, rawhides, chew hooves, pig ears (to save 60 $5000 on furniture/woodwork) Repair chair anyways 30 Doggie Door (in/out/in/out/in/out 45 Baby gates (good till junior learns to jump) 35 Leash, collar, dishes, grooming brushes, nail clippers, 80 and can't forget that pooper scooper Coat grooming (home versus professional) 0-500 Dog license - save $3 if neutered 10 If you let him roam, include $$$ for fines, livestock 250 replacement, angry neighbors and pound fees Lawyer's consultation fee 75 Bath supplies - dog shampoo, Skunk-Off, dog towels 15 Misc. Emergency vet care (dog fights, broken teeth) 240 Emergency vet care for neighbor's ShihTzu that 275 challenged your dog Ask for frequent visitor discount from vet after 15-5000 hip replacement, swearer to cover his coat funk Food (if you buy cheap food, need bigger pooper scooper 750 Dog house/bedding (he's become so annoying in house) 100 Boarding kennel for vacations 10/day Missing pies/brownies, roasts/chicken off countertop 235 (been outsmarted by the best) Replace chewed pants, (treats left in pocket) 60 Harness, sled, all-terrain vehicle to pull couch potato 0-2,500 future Iditarod lead dog Flea, tick spray/powders/collars, etc. 60 Commercial vacumn cleaner/bags, anti-shed spray 600 Gallons of Windex (noseprints on glass) 50 Carpet cleaning (muddy paws on the new white carpet) 650 Gave up-put down hardwood floor 2000 Replace holes in lawn, dug up flowers, defoliated trees 195 Your Psychological counseling for unknown body parts 75/hr deposited in your lap as a proud present SECOND DOG... Show quality this time....large van or sport vehicle that can transport TWO big dogs........ 25000 "Disclaimer: For Those drollery-impaired, this is humor ~ENJOY~