I got my dog (miniature poodle) from a great website www.petrescue.com.au. which rehomes unwanted pets. He cost a couple of hundred bucks including desexing & microchip.
But the inital purchase cost is just the tip of the iceberg. Then there are the ongoing upkeep costs for things like food, training, grooming, annual vet bills, flea/worm treatment, petcare equipment, council rego, pet insurance and holiday petcare. That's assuming the dog doesnt get seriously ill or have an accident that requires major veterinary care.
Over a lifetime, the total cost of owning a pet would be many thousands of dollars. Personally, I think its worth every cent. But I suspect that many people underestimate the expense and can't really afford it. Which is why petrescue always has hundreds of pets needing to be rehomed.
But the inital purchase cost is just the tip of the iceberg. Then there are the ongoing upkeep costs for things like food, training, grooming, annual vet bills, flea/worm treatment, petcare equipment, council rego, pet insurance and holiday petcare. That's assuming the dog doesnt get seriously ill or have an accident that requires major veterinary care.
Over a lifetime, the total cost of owning a pet would be many thousands of dollars. Personally, I think its worth every cent. But I suspect that many people underestimate the expense and can't really afford it. Which is why petrescue always has hundreds of pets needing to be rehomed.
