• oocdc2@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Owning a pet responsibly is like owning a car: there is the expense of regular maintenance, and then every so often you have to drop a wad of money for a major repair.

      Don’t get me wrong, my animals are worth it, but I think some first-time pet owners don’t realize this.

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          Pet insurance exists, your options and whether it’s worth it depends on a variety of factors. Look up “pet insurance (location)”.

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      Not really. I adopted a stray kitten which cost 0$, a couple of vet visits set me back maybe 200$ for most of his life. Cat food isn’t expensive, car toys, and the environment was easy to supply and make it interesting. Later in life he got a tumor, and regular vet visits did cost a couple of thousand bucks and he eventually had to be put to sleep. But that was the most amazing cat, who gave happiness and love to 4 people, and a kitty friend.

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        For me the main expense is opportunity. If I want to go away for few days I need to plan a sitter which is also expensive.