[nagdu] Counting The Costs

[Juanita Herrera]

Hello Pauline,
I am a college student paying rent and bills. Therefore, I know what
you mean about having a fixed income. As for my dog, I end up paying
about $38 for food which last about a month and a half. She gets
groomed once every 3 months because I brush her almost every day, so
she stays clean. Her grooming costs about $45. That includes a bath
with shampoo and conditioner, getting her nails clipped, and they trim
her fur if it gets to be too long. Toys last her a long time so I
would say a new toy once every 5 or 6 months. The specific brand her
school requires ranges around $13 per toy.  Her vet bills are paid for
since the school she comes from provides veterinary assistance for all
their dogs. The only vitamins she is required to be on are about $6
and they come with 300 capsules which will last about 10 months. So if
you budget your money right, having a dog isn't so bad after all. If
you have any other questions, feel free to ask me off list. My email
address is:
juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com
Juanita, Anise, and Benson

On 9/17/12, Pauline Berger <sispberger at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello All,
> I am looking at all the aspects of how it will affect me if I get a guide
> dog.  For the most part I can only see positive changes for me.  I know
> that it will be a very significant lifestyle change and I am preparing
> myself for that.  If you would be willing to share,  I would like to know
> what the monthly average cost of maintaining your dog runs.  For example,
> food, vet, vitamins, toys, etc.  I may be forgetting things I am sure.  If
> you could help me out with this info, I would really appreciate it.    I am
> on a fixed income and would like to know if this is a possibility with my
> budget.  Thanks again!
>
>
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