48: The Cost of Pet Ownership

Bridget adopted a new dog! Between this and her two cats, we wanted to chat about how much pet ownership actually costs. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Categorizing expenses
• The value of pets in our life
• How much do pets cost?
• How much do you need to get a new dog?
• Pet insurance — is it worth it?
• Do you need an emergency fund for your pet?
• The cost of pet care and pet classes
• Is having a pet a luxury?
• Should you plan for how much you can afford?

Resources:

• Zak George - Dog Trainer
• Dog Enrichment TikTok

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