HERE IS A REPOSITORY OF DATA ON THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PET OWNERSHIP DONATED TO US BY JESSICA CARTER Jessica Carter <jessica.carter710@gmail.com>
NEW INFORMATION JUST RECEIVED ON CALCULATING PET OWNERSHIP COSTS:
We just published an updated, comprehensive guide on how to save on vet costs on our sister site, Your Dog Advisor. It is completely free and you can find it here:
Here is a series of great articles on the costs of pet ownership. This is a good read to get started in choosing to own a pet.
As a prospective pet owner you can review the guide below as a research tool to evaluate if owning a pet is in your budget. The data was researched and written for individuals and families interested in learning what it takes to be a responsible pet owner. It includes chapters on cost of owning a pet, from typical everyday cost to emergency medical care.