Current Events > how expensive are dogs. like taking care of one

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my fiancee has always had a dog in her family and i feel bad that we dont have one. its just financially, im scared to get one. her dumbass sister has a dog and she had to shell out 3000 dollars when it broke its hip and had to get surgery. we cant afford to go through that

so i ask you, oh ever knowing CE. what are some expenses for dogs that i dont know besides like.. food and.. uh.. collars?

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Think people originally kept dogs to eat once the food ran out

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R1masher posted...

Think people originally kept dogs to eat once the food ran out

hey man im down.

meat is meat

im kidding.

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I went down a rabbit hole today of wanting to buy a Akita Inu puppy and get that shit imported from Japan for ~$3000; talk me out of it CE

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eh if you are struggling financially I would not suggest getting one.

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it's more of attention thank money i think.

dogs are pack animals, you need to be in their pack.

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Don't get one if you can't shell out $1,000 for an emergency, don't get one unless you like constant responsibility and patience. Also the example with a broken hip sounds like an extreme example. Yeah it could happen but it's very unlikely. I dunno depends on the kind of dog you're getting. A small lap dog just needs constant attention, whereas a big one you're going to be feeding more and walking more and training more.

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yeah im really just worried about money. we have a lot of time to take care of one and family in case we need them to watch it.

the only pets i had growing up where a hamster, parakeets, and fish so lmao

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Honestly, if you can't afford pet insurance, don't even bother. Too many sad deaths lie down that road.

If you can, ask about which breeds suit your lifestyle. It is absolutely fucked up to have a german shepherd as a housepet, or to give money to people who intentionally breed malignant deformities for aesthetic.

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Guide posted...

Honestly, if you can't afford pet insurance, don't even bother. Too many sad deaths lie down that road.

If you can, ask about which breeds suit your lifestyle. It is absolutely fucked up to have a german shepherd as a housepet.

pet insurance? how much is that?i didn't know they had that

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That kinda depends on a few factors which Im not sure you can talk about that openly on a board like this.

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Flockaveli posted...

Don't get one if you can't shell out $1,000 for an emergency, don't get one unless you like constant responsibility and patience. Also the example with a broken hip sounds like an extreme example. Yeah it could happen but it's very unlikely. I dunno depends on the kind of dog you're getting. A small lap dog just needs constant attention, whereas a big one you're going to be feeding more and walking more and training more.

That. It's not just money, it's also time. And if you can't afford to spend a little extra of either then you shouldn't get a pet.
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Mezcla posted...

pet insurance? how much is that?i didn't know they had that

Averages out to 300$ a year, which is better than having to shell out 3,000 out of the blue. Make sure it covers everything, though; if you're responsible, and no unfortunate accidents happen, you'll probably use all that investment in the dog's later years. It's worth it to have an old boy still comfortable and able to walk.

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Guide posted...

Averages out to 300$ a year, which is better than having to shell out 3,000 out of the blue. Make sure it covers everything, though; if you're responsible, and no unfortunate accidents happen, you'll probably use all that investment in the dog's later years. It's worth it to have an old boy still comfortable and able to walk.

300 a year aint bad at all. thanks

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Guide posted...

t is absolutely fucked up to have a german shepherd as a housepet, or to give money to people who intentionally breed malignant deformities for aesthetic.

To add to this, some breeds are more high maintenance than others. My friend had a bulldog and I learned that they are prone to have all sorts of problems. He had a lot of money and time to take proper care of it, but point is do your research.
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yeah i want as mixed a dog as possible. give me all those alleles.

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I wouldnt spend 3k to save my dog. You dont have to shell out thousands when you can buy a new one for like 100 bucks
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For whatever breed you plan on getting, you might want to check up on common maladies. For example, German Shepards tend to get hip dysplasia so when they get older, that could be a concern. Bulldogs are a shining example of the evil that is inherent in mankind and have a whole bunch of health problems like barely being able to breathe. If they shed a lot, you're going to have to either spend a lot of time brushing them or taking them to a groomer. If you get something like Maltese, they tend to have a lot of tear stains that you will have to clean or once again take them to a groomer. If you travel for work a lot and nobody is at home, you're most likely going to have to lodge them which can get costly.

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ApathyBear posted...

For whatever breed you plan on getting, you might want to check up on common maladies. For example, German Shepards tend to get hip dysplasia so when they get older, that could be a concern. Bulldogs are a shining example of the evil that is inherent in mankind and have a whole bunch of health problems like barely being able to breathe. If they shed a lot, you're going to have to either spend a lot of time brushing them or taking them to a groomer. If you get something like Maltese, they tend to have a lot of tear stains that you will have to clean or once again take them to a groomer.

ApathyBear! Grooooooooooowl

remember when that was a thing? >_>
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WaterLink posted...

remember when that was a thing? >_>

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You're showing your age, gramps!

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ApathyBear posted...

WaterLink posted...

remember when that was a thing? >_>

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You're showing your age, gramps!

Yeah. Yeah. So I am. We never get younger but at least I know my memory is still sharp which is surprising considering the boozing and herb consuming I've done over the past decade+. You think CFB happens at all this year?
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i'm spending about 95$ a month on food/treats and vet care.
there's spikes of 100-400$ at times throughout her life.

she gets the best food i can afford (willing to eat) not the crappy food.
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WaterLink posted...

You think CFB happens at all this year?

Highly doubt it. Season is way too close with no end in sight for corona

Now I'll have to stomach another year of LSU technically being the champs instead of Bama starting another 8 game win streak



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ApathyBear posted...

WaterLink posted...

You think CFB happens at all this year?

Highly doubt it. Season is way too close with no end in sight for corona

Now I'll have to stomach another year of LSU technically being the champs instead of Bama starting another 8 game win streak

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