I just graduted and also waited until my last semester to purchase a Yorkie! ..and let me tell you, I'm glad I did. My last semester I stayed in
a lot more (rather than going out every night), I was less involved with my sorority, and money management was key ~ No more Shopping spurges at the mall every weekend!! I recommend that you wait until you are in an enviorment you can control. I moved into an apartment where small dogs were aloud and my roomates didn't mind!
...as far as vet costs.... if you contact your local SPCA, most have small animal clincs availble to the public at very minimal costs. Remember this doesn't include food, toys, treats, emergency care, etc. Here's a sample of the Services list for my local SPCA:
Sample Price List http://www.ohs-spca.org/sample_prices.htm
The SPCA of Central Florida is committed to helping you provide the best care possible for your pets. Seven staff veterinarians, skilled veterinary technicians and medical receptionists are here to help you with this quality care at affordable prices. Here is a sample of some of these costs:
Product or Service (Member price, Non-member price)
Office Exam: 1 pet $20, $25
Office Exam: 2nd pet $8, $10
Anal Glands Expressed $15, $20
Bordetella Vaccination $12, $15
Canine DHLPP-C Vaccination $15, $20
Canine Heartworm Test $16, $20
Canine Heartworm Preventative:
Heartguard, 6 months $15-26 $23-34
Ear Cleaning $15, $20
Ear Flush w/Sedation $40, $45
Feline FVRCP-C Vaccination $15, $20
Feline Leukemia/Aids Test $20, $25
Feline Leukemia Vaccination $20, $25
Flea Control, Feline: Advantage, 6 months $42-47, $53-57
Nail Trim, Routine $8, $10
Nail Trim, Difficult $15, $20
Parvo Test $30, $35
Rabies Vaccination $9, $12
Skin Scraping $10, $15
Urinalysis $15, $20
Worming: Droncit, Panacur, or Strongid $8-18, $10-20
Sample fees are updated in a timely manner and may not reflect current fees.