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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Why don't you tell us what you really think? 
If you read this article, you will see the estimate for the very minimum cost of owning a dog is about $1,000 a year over its lifetime. These figures were based upon Midwest prices and, as the article points out, can easily double in more expensive areas of the country. If you can't afford $1,000 upfront for a puppy, you probably can't afford the $1,000 a year to care for it. The Cost of Owning a Dog
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not necessarily though. just because you can't afford a $1000 dog up front doesn't mean you can't afford $1000 per year through it's lifetime. that's a big difference! and if you only spend $500 on a dog for example... that gives you the extra $500 towards vet bills, toys, crates, and other things the dog may need. i know i paid $550 for jackson and i got $100 off the original price... that extra $100 helped me out a LOT.
and if someone can get a free dog, why not?! my dad got a free dog because his friend's dog had puppies accidentally. there's nothing wrong with not paying for a dog and there's nothing wrong with someone willing to pay $1000's. it all depends on the person, i suppose.