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I wasn't quite sure where to post this, but I thought the general dog forum would be a good place to start. I'd like to start off by saying I'm happy to now be a member of the forum.
Now, to clarify my title: I'm referring to myself as a 'sort of new' owner because while I grew up with a dog, my family got him as a puppy when I was two, so naturally I don't remember much of my dog as a youngster. Ever since we had to put him down a few years ago I've been entertaining myself with the idea of getting another dog and now that I have a good job I figure now would be a good time. I found a large mutt puppy (they say they think 12 weeks or so old). She's 45 pounds, and beautiful. For those of you who have stuck with me thus far, thank you and I am getting to the point now:
I am unable to find a 'cost calculator for dog owners' or anything of the sort online, or even a schedule of when they need their shots, how much they are etc. I'm about ready to go adopt her, I just want to get some numbers so I know a ball park of how much I'm going to be spending total first year (aside from toys, beds and such). The sources (which I found to be too vague and not so helpful) I've seen indicate around 1000 including spay/neuter for a big dog. Do you know any sources that might help me? I called a vet's office and they weren't as helpful as I had hoped they would be. I live in a fairly populated area, but a big city, because I know that affects pricing and what not. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much
Now, to clarify my title: I'm referring to myself as a 'sort of new' owner because while I grew up with a dog, my family got him as a puppy when I was two, so naturally I don't remember much of my dog as a youngster. Ever since we had to put him down a few years ago I've been entertaining myself with the idea of getting another dog and now that I have a good job I figure now would be a good time. I found a large mutt puppy (they say they think 12 weeks or so old). She's 45 pounds, and beautiful. For those of you who have stuck with me thus far, thank you and I am getting to the point now:
I am unable to find a 'cost calculator for dog owners' or anything of the sort online, or even a schedule of when they need their shots, how much they are etc. I'm about ready to go adopt her, I just want to get some numbers so I know a ball park of how much I'm going to be spending total first year (aside from toys, beds and such). The sources (which I found to be too vague and not so helpful) I've seen indicate around 1000 including spay/neuter for a big dog. Do you know any sources that might help me? I called a vet's office and they weren't as helpful as I had hoped they would be. I live in a fairly populated area, but a big city, because I know that affects pricing and what not. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much