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Surprised at the cost of dogs
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:07 am
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:07 am
Looking to purchase a new dog, as mine passed away last month, and I'm shocked at the prices I'm seeing. Now, I had my dog for 13 years and paid $200 for him at the time, but now that same breed is 1500-2500 everywhere. Even looking at other breeds that I like they are anywhere from 1000-4000 dollars, which is just insane to me.
I even looked into foster dogs, but those are now $400 or more, it seems, and plenty of hurdles to jump through. Filled out an application that had so many questions I felt like I was filling out a medical form again. It's insane the cost of buying a pet these days even through adoption.
I even looked into foster dogs, but those are now $400 or more, it seems, and plenty of hurdles to jump through. Filled out an application that had so many questions I felt like I was filling out a medical form again. It's insane the cost of buying a pet these days even through adoption.
This post was edited on 8/25/24 at 10:08 am
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Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:09 am to Sherlock Holmes II
It’s a big expense up front but you definitely get what you pay for. We messed up and got a shelter dog last time. Never again. Just bite the bullet and buy a good one.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:10 am to Sherlock Holmes II
White women on Instagram have ruined everything.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:11 am to Sherlock Holmes II
It’s because BlackRock has bought up all the local breeders
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:11 am to Sherlock Holmes II
2500 is a small price to pay for a friend of 13 years.
No reason why breeders can’t make a few bucks. Raising newborn pups is a lot of work and expense.
No reason why breeders can’t make a few bucks. Raising newborn pups is a lot of work and expense.
This post was edited on 8/25/24 at 10:11 am
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:11 am to The Boat
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White women on Instagram have ruined everything.
White girls make everything more expensive, because they'll pay for it.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:12 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Rescues are free and the best pals I’ve ever had.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:12 am to OysterPoBoy
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got a shelter dog last time.
Nothing like having a shitty dog for 13 years.
Not saying all shelter dogs are shitty though.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:12 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Once you pick one out, get pet insurance immediately. I pay 55/month and I have been reimbursed well over a grand in the past year. Definitely worth it for bigger breeds that incur bigger costs.
This post was edited on 8/25/24 at 10:14 am
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:13 am to Sherlock Holmes II
You could try to find a shelter puppy.
I feel bad for those grown shelter dogs. They are probably fine animals who have just had bad circumstances and make them protect themselves at all costs. But the danger of getting one is so high, especially if it will ever be around other dogs or people.
I feel bad for those grown shelter dogs. They are probably fine animals who have just had bad circumstances and make them protect themselves at all costs. But the danger of getting one is so high, especially if it will ever be around other dogs or people.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:14 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Shelter dogs are the best dogs
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:17 am to Odysseus32
that’s a pretty broad generalization
our past four dogs were/are rescues. None cost us any money. We got a bloodhound thru a rescue group and three street pickups. All great dogs and loving family members.
all dogs are good dogs (except you know what)
our past four dogs were/are rescues. None cost us any money. We got a bloodhound thru a rescue group and three street pickups. All great dogs and loving family members.
all dogs are good dogs (except you know what)
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:18 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Found two of my dogs on Craigslist. One was a free rescue miniature Schnauzer and the other was $400 for a Havanese-Maltese-Poodle mix.
Both have been great for us.
Both have been great for us.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:19 am to cgrand
Our shelter dog has been a good companion, but has cost 4x more in vet bills than our purebred. Shelter dogs are generally healthier but it’s not a given.
So the purebred was 3500 and the shelter dog was 75. But with accumulated vet bills it’s about even.
So the purebred was 3500 and the shelter dog was 75. But with accumulated vet bills it’s about even.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:20 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Ride around town and just pick up a stray. Way cheaper.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:21 am to Sherlock Holmes II
I got a lab/German Shepherd mix from the shelter and she was only 8 months old. Best dog ever. Obviously don't get a pit or a chihuahua but plenty of good options for dogs at shelters.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:21 am to Sherlock Holmes II
Agreed. We want a Corso. Prices are 1800 to 4k. Wild
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:22 am to Sherlock Holmes II
I was told it was the Putin Price Hike.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:23 am to OysterPoBoy
The puppy I got from the shelter isn’t perfect, and it was a lot of work but she is the best companion you could ever look for in an animal or human.
I think it depends if you can get them when they’re young.
I think it depends if you can get them when they’re young.
Posted on 8/25/24 at 10:24 am to Sherlock Holmes II
We bought a Shiba Inu from a breeder back in the late 90s before anyone knew what they were...
Now everyone knows them due to the memes and vids and prices are $$$$.
Lots of shelters/rescues do charge a fee to cover their costs.... pretty reasonable IMHO.
Not sure if we will get another dog. They are cheaper than a horse though!
Now everyone knows them due to the memes and vids and prices are $$$$.
Lots of shelters/rescues do charge a fee to cover their costs.... pretty reasonable IMHO.
Not sure if we will get another dog. They are cheaper than a horse though!
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