A Financial Guide to Owning a Dog

Encouraging responsible pet ownership, this infographic lays out the common costs associated with owning a dog. Greater Bank and RSPCA partnered to inform potential new pet owners of financial burdens not often associated with owning a pet. Whether it’s vet bills, dog toys, booster shots or those unavoidable household damages that a new dog brings to each home, dogs can accumulate a list of additional expenses outside of their purchase price. Purchasing rescue dogs that are out of the puppy stage can be an ethical and affordable option - if you are apprehensive about the requirements a young puppy often demands. Adopting a rescue also means a smaller price tag and often includes; boosters, neutering, deworming, microchipping and potentially a leash & collar! Source: https://www.greater.com.au/about/blog/2018/12/financial-guide-to-owning-a-dog