Those impulse decisions to get a puppy during this Covid-19 pandemic can be costly if budgets aren’t set and stuck to. Adoption fees are just the beginning. From annual exams to insurance to spaying and neutering, costs add up. Wall Street Journal’s Amanda Burton offers realistic ownership costs to consider.
Source: Wall Street Journal, May 22, 2020. Link. When all is said and done, the average initial cost of getting a dog (excluding the adoption or breeder fee) is $1,100 to $2,000 within the first year of owning a new pet.”
INSIGHTS: Pandemic puppies are already out of the kennel, so to speak. This article is a sound reference of realistic dog ownership costs for those considering adopting a new best friend.