y0rkieL0ver they are totally like pringles! i'm glad you're finding this thread as helpful as i am!
centralnewyorki i know it won't be twice as much with 2 yorkies vs. 1 yorkie but i have thought about where the increase in cost is going to be with a second doggie...and compiled a list... (i'm a list person
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individual items (approx $1300/year on an adult dog)
- routine maintence insurance
- accidental and health medical insurance
- other vet/medication fees
- professional grooming
- boarding and daycare (8 days/year)
- travel costs such as air travel (1x/year)
- food and treats
- flea and tick meds
- puppy pads
- baby wipes and other doggie cleaning products
- home cleaning products
- carrier and crate
- obedience classes
shared items
- clothes
- toys
- bedding
- home grooming products
existing duplicated items (items i have more than one set of anyways)
- harness/collar/leash
- food/water dishes
- pet bed
of course the first year cost with a puppy would be a little more but ongoing with two adult dogs, i'm looking at an additional $1k a year at minimum for the life of the pets. decisions, decisions!
but financial costs aside, the important thing is that bunjee get along with his future new best friend! i'd love to have two happy, healthy little furbabies around! double the pleasure! double the fun! double the laughter!
i'm totally keeping an eye on shelter listings... anyone in northern california find something good, lemme know!!!