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02-26-2014, 03:55 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ft denaud fl
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| For new puppy owners check your check book I have noticed lately people getting new puppy's like they are free and you have no expenses. Let me add I spend thousands on my dogs yearly. Good quality food, groomers, shots, heartworm test, heartworm preventative, flea preventitave, not to mention we treat our grass for fleas, dental care, clothes, treats. I bathe them at least 1 time a week. They get flea and heartworm treatment once a month on time. Groom them daily, and brush there teeth 3 times a week. Plus the monthly expenses. Please if you are going to get a dog calculate the expenses call your vet get estimates on preventatives trifexis for small yorkies is 130+ tax for 6 months. Teeth cleaning is 300-500 every year. Shots and worm test + heartworm test 200-300. I hate to see these great dogs end up in shelters because of the expenses, heartworms, or potty training issues. I love my baby's and hate to see people be so careless. Yes dogs pee and poo. Floors can get damaged. To add they are selling these dogs to early they should be with the breeder till 12 weeks.Sorry to be so rude reality check. They wount be cute and puppy's for ever.
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02-26-2014, 04:02 PM | #2 |
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| I agree that the price of the pup is small compared to the cost of proper care and vetting throughout the years. Additionally, people need to look for the healthiest pup, and not the cheapest. Nothing is free, and bargain prices can cost much more in the long run. BTW, insurance should always be considered.
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02-26-2014, 04:07 PM | #3 | |
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02-26-2014, 04:34 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Trifiexis is not safe we have had a few people on this bored either have a dog die or get very sick from it. Then there are stories of thousands dying because of it.
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02-26-2014, 06:46 PM | #5 |
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| Very good reminder. A book I bought on Yorkies before we brought home our puppy said the average annual expenditure a year for vet costs is $900. I found this hard to believe, but found that is normal.
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02-26-2014, 07:46 PM | #6 | |
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DITTO on entire post....animals are loving, fun, companions for some, BUt, if you do not have the funds for vet care, proper food, grooming (if ness.) do not even think about getting one. They can be very costly. I have had babies that had heart problems, cushings disease, colitis, pancreatitis, 4 babies each had one of these conditions, cost thousands of dollars over a course of 2 or 3 years, so if you can't afford the up keep or medical attention, do not think about getting a dog.
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02-26-2014, 07:51 PM | #7 |
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| I know a lot of people don't like Banfield but I actually do. Probably b/c I feel the vets there genuinly love animals. I also think their price is good for those on budget. It includes all the shots, free office visit, and comprehensive exams twice a year. But of course, any medication, treatment, you'd have to pay more. I think it's somewhere around $300-$400. If you include dental, it'll go up to $400-$500. I jokingly tell others that I spend a small fortune on them. But then... they give back so much more that not even money can buy so I can't complain. It's hard to explain to someone how much time, effort, money it takes to take good care of a puppy. Some listen, some don't. |
02-27-2014, 09:41 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunrise, FL
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| We have had our puppy boy for 3 weeks now and I know it does get expensive. But like having a baby or even taking care of yourself, you just have to be smart with your money. There's low cost places for you to get them shots, take time shopping around the get the cheaper price on medications, maintain your dogs yourself so lesser trips to the groomers, etc. And I didn't get Oliver as a puppy hoping he's a puppy forever. Trust me I can't wait to see him as proud and handsome looking adult dog. I just like the fact that we are there every step of the way in his life. Don't hate on people who can't afford to give their dogs the most expensive brand of food or take them to salons. Dogs are dogs, you think without human spending money on them they would die then shouldn't dogs all die off long ago already? In my opinion, what they need the most is love. A homeless man can still have a dog if he wants to as long as he loves the dog as much as he loves himself. Just like people are allowed to have kids even if they are poor. Don't make having a dog become a privilege only for people with money. There are human out there who can't afford to pay for their kids medical bill, can't afford to go to the dentist, etc. Just get a dog and love him/her, that's what matters. That's all I'm saying. Last edited by akaryendy; 02-27-2014 at 09:44 AM. |
02-27-2014, 10:07 AM | #9 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Actually I have the same rule for dogs as for human infants - don't breed if you can't afford to care properly for your offspring! Don't adopt a baby or a puppy if you can't afford to care properly for either. And yes circumstances can change for all of us, and we can find ourself up the creek without a paddle. But a homeless man should not go into the SPCA expecting to be an approved owner for a dog there, he has no funds no address, nothing to suggest he could take good care of the dog. Most folks should always spend a good amount of time to figure how they can afford either baby or puppy. Saving over the years, judiciously buying grooming supplies, saving up for the first year vet costs, purchasing pet insurance for extraordinary situations, the food, the training, the crates et al ... are all expenses that can be planned for and budgeted for! THe frou frou things like fancy dresses et al, are unimportant. Same goes for fancy expensive halters and leads. A good basic coat is necessary for cold weather, some booties etc, a bed to lie in. But vet care is not an option. Some vaccines are necessary as well as heartworm preventative and flea medication. Do you have any idea how many folks come here and we hear the stories of how this or that operation is necessary and they have no money to treat it? Is that fair for the dog? That folks delay necessary health care for their dogs because they have failed to plan for these expenses? So yes I for one will always advise to look into the cost of owning a dog, and make sure you can provide for this being, before adopting a dog.
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02-27-2014, 10:30 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunrise, FL
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| Of course a homeless man can't adopt a dog. I was just trying to get my point across that when you see a homeless man with a dog, do you think he is this evil human taking on a dog and can't care for him? I am not against good care of dogs and yes people me should make sure they have money to care for the dogs. But these stray dogs or rescued dogs need a home or be put down, then I rather them go to a home, live a modest but happy life. You need a vet for when these babies are sick but the human societies offer shots packages for less than $100, also they offer testings for a low price also. You can train your own dogs, make friends with other dog owners to have them socialize, etc. Again, everyone should make sure they have the money to take care of their babies, fur or no fur lol, before they have one. Don't get one if you can't even pay your bills or feed yourself. But people, please don't make it sounds like it's a fortune that only the rich and wealthy can afford. |
02-27-2014, 12:13 PM | #11 |
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| I wasn't trying to make it sound like a fortune yes you can get low cost vacines I know that there are places that will give you vacines, heartworm test, dewormer, and rabies for $55.00.but keep in mind the cheapest heartworm treatment is heart guard that runs you at least 35.00 for 6 months. Plus flea preventative add another 40 every 3 months. Food let's say another 20.00 a month. Other things crate, wee pads, shampoo, ext. what about dental health? If you don't get dental health you will have a baby with no teeth before 5. Or a expense to pull teeth that are hurting. What about insurance in case of a emergency? Do you have the funds for a full emergency? So yes my point is a fur baby needs these things. Check if you have funds. I would feel bad for a homeless having a pup that is starving. As to people having baby's when they are poor I believe they will probably get public assistance the government dosent let kids suffer hunger or shelter. But there is no public assistance for dogs. They shouldn't have to suffer or die young because you don't have the funds. I believe you do love your pup but there is a lot of people surrendering dogs just because they can get expensive, not potty trained, poor socialization or just because they are not little and cute anymore. Kids grow up and do for them self but dogs are always dependent on you for life.
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02-27-2014, 12:40 PM | #12 | |
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DITTO, my yorkies went to groomers, NOT SALONS, no fancy "clothes" they are DOGS not toys lol, all my yorkiers were HUNTERS, and that's what they did, I took them to lakes to swim, then home for a bath, all my yorkies were "tom boys" (all were females) let them play, get dirty, have FUN, no foo foo dogs for me. BUT, medical, good quality food, IS A MUST. My dogs needs ALWAYS CAME BEFORE MINE, just as if I had a human baby, you ALWAYS PUT YOUR CHILD FIRST, my pups ARE MY CHILDREN. everyone that wants a dog should have one, but should be able to have the $ for vet care if nothing else.
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02-27-2014, 01:40 PM | #13 | |
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02-27-2014, 01:55 PM | #14 | |
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02-27-2014, 04:24 PM | #15 |
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| All but my Piper came from the rescue I work. Technically they cost nothing. They are the most expensive "free" pets I have ever had, even if you deduct the initial medical issues I had to address. Are they worth it? You bet. Every penny, and I would do it again. I'm not rich by any means but am lucky enough to.have a secure well paying job. I love the frou frou bling which cost money but realilize that as soon as it rains my freshly groomed puppy is going to play in the mud. You can have both. It is just like children as many have sqid. I waited until I was in a secure financial place to have a baby and haf financial back up plans. The same with my furbabies |
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