IMMEDIATE/FIRST MONTH COSTS: |
| Adoption Fee |
$200 to 300 |
| Crate |
$30 to 100 |
Crate Pad |
$10 & up |
| Dog/Baby Gate |
$10 & up (baby gates tend to be cheaper) |
| Dog Bed |
$20 & up |
| Chew Toys |
$30 |
| Pooper Scooper |
$16 |
| Quality Dog Food |
$20 per month |
| Dog Bowls |
$5 & up |
| Dental Kit
(Toothbrush, toothpaste, etc) |
$5 & up |
| Collar |
$3 (Puppy) & up
$5 (Adult) & up |
| Leash |
$6 & up
$15 (Retractable) |
| Dog Tag
(Personalized) |
$5 & up |
| Nail Clippers |
$6 & up |
| Brush |
$6 & up |
| Dog Shampoo |
$6 & up |
1 Month Flea & Tick Medication |
$10 |
1 Month Heartworm Preventive |
$5 |
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(Includes adoption fee )
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| ONGOING YEARLY EXPENSES |
| 12 Month Flea & Tick Medication |
$10 x 12= $120 per year |
| 12 Month Heartworm Preventive |
$5 x 12= $60 per year |
| Grooming |
$40 (every other month)= $240 per year (unless you can groom the dog yourself) |
| Routine yearly shots |
$35 (Vet Office Visit)
$43 (Distemper, DHLPP)
$17 (Bordetella)
$13 (Rabies) |
(Remember: other non-planned vet visits & medicine needs may arise!) |
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| Obedience classes |
$100 (for a one time 8 week session at Petsmart)
*these can sometimes be found free or at a reduced cost |
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| If you are not prepared to spend at least $400-$500 on a new dog in the first month, and cannot pay at least $300-$500 yearly in vet costs, food, grooming, and heartworm and flea/tick preventive costs, please do not purchase or adopt a dog at this time. Having a dog as a family member is a privilege , not a right. You must be prepared to care for your dog emotionally, medically and financially , in order to give that dog proper care and consideration for his/ her needs. Just like human children, dogs depend on YOU to be responsible for all of their needs, and if you cannot provide that care financially as well as emotionally, please wait until you can to bring a dog into your life. |
