Comments on: How Much is that Puppy? The Most Detailed Dog Cost Analysis You’ve Ever Seen

By: Raising Ferrets: The Cage | Adorable Chi | For Animal Lovers

Raising Ferrets: The Cage | Adorable Chi | For Animal Lovers — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:15:06 +0000

[...] Ferrets are a joy to have around. Despite their typically inherited health issues such as cancers and diseases, they are beautiful pets. A ferret is a wonderful companion in my opinion and a lot of work. If you are considering adopting a ferret I suggest you research it a lot. If you are looking to bring a ferret into your home, you should see if you are financially ready by looking at this cost list for dogs which is very similar to that of ferrets. http://www.darwinsfinance.com/dog-cost-puppy-cost/ [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:45:18 +0000

With such a big cost, maybe it will be a cat instead

By: Kathleen Jones

Kathleen Jones — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:14:57 +0000

HI – I am thinking of purchasing a puppy in the next 2-6 months. I am looking at Daisy Dogs since I want a non sheading small dog. My husband is retired so he would be home with the puppy while I will be working for the next few years. We do long distance traveling about 2 times a year where we would have to board the dog or have someone watch it. For the most – being a smaller dog, I feel I could take the puppy/dog with us for day trips or short weekend trips. Just want to have folks give me an advise on puppies for training, teaching tricks etc – any topics so that I will have a wonderful time with my new puppy! Thanks.

By: Ralph Lowe

Ralph Lowe — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:28:25 +0000

I am considering a Book which covers many issues involving pet owners and the cost of their care vs the cost of a child.
I find it rather strange in some instances that Children are less considered than pets. There is a multitude of issues surrounding this phenomenon.
Including Marriage, Divorce, Loneliness.
The outrageous amounts of capital spent on Healthcare for Animals, yet thousands or even millions of Children live in unsafe conditions, regarding healthcare , proper feeding and housing.

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Mathsliteracy Resources (weekly) « Maths literacy teachers’ blog — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:33:22 +0000

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By: Blog Carnival #13 – Pets and the Economy, Fleas, Dog Foods and More

Blog Carnival #13 – Pets and the Economy, Fleas, Dog Foods and More — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:18:21 +0000

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By: Money Hacks Carnival #79 at Modern Tightwad

Money Hacks Carnival #79 at Modern Tightwad — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:02:06 +0000

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By: Welcome to our 6th National Dog Blog Carnival! | WayCoolDogs.com

Welcome to our 6th National Dog Blog Carnival! | WayCoolDogs.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:02:38 +0000

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By: VVS-Hedestoker

VVS-Hedestoker — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:02:59 +0000

Wow, and thanks for a very in-.depth articl on the topic. Very interesting, indeed.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:07:42 +0000

My beloved akita-shepherd mix ended up costing well over $35,000 over the course of his 14-year life, although I didn't get as specific with it as you did here. I think the figure actually could be higher. I went the natural route with him as much as possible, but he still needed two knee surgeries for ACL tears and medication for arthritis. .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Does Your Inner Critic Stop You Before You Get Started? =-.