Comments on: Our New Dog Expenses

By: Penelope @ Pecuniarities

Penelope @ Pecuniarities — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:15 +0000

What a funny and mellow dog. Congrats on the new addition to your family. Dogs just make a household so much livelier and happier.

One other thing I would recommend is getting him some good dental treats and chew toys. Dental health is very important because not only does it make hanging out with him more odorifically pleasant, but it can affect his overall health.

Maintaining good dental health can save you a lot in the long run by preventing heart and kidney disease as well as tooth decay and periodontal diseases.

By: pmoa

pmoa — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:02:33 +0000

dont forget about boarding for when you go on vacation without the dog! Or just have parents around that will watch him. we save mad loot by just having heidi’s mom watch Fenway….

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:58:52 +0000

Congrats on getting your new Beagle. It’s great that you chose a local adoption agency over buying from a pet store. There are so many dogs, even puppies, at local shelters that all need homes.

I am glad you decided to start using Blue Buffalo. Using quality dog food will make a huge difference and make sure your dog stays healthy.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:58:42 +0000

I think you’re biased.

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:50:59 +0000

Congrats! Beagles ARE the best!!!!!!

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:48:54 +0000

Congrats Jim!

By: Lisa B

Lisa B — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:57:46 +0000

I second the emergency fund … not just for when Tobey gets older. In a bizarre inexplicable accident (I didn’t see what happened, so I really don’t know) my 18-month old dog broke her leg in my own (fenced) backyard. The radius and ulna of her right foreleg both broke completely and required surgery to install a plate and some screws. The total so far is $3,666, and I’ll spend more at the rehab vet before this is all done.

This dog came to me “for free” … but we all know there’s no such thing as a free dog!

Here’s hoping nothing bizarre or catastrophic happens to Tobey, but if it does it’s so much easier to deal with if you have some money saved up.

By: nexstudios

nexstudios — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:46:46 +0000

Congrats on Tobey! I’m new to your blog via JD Roth & the Personal Finance Hour! Great job on the podcast! Love it…keep ‘em coming!

By: HuBu

HuBu — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:42:00 +0000

http://www.totalpetsupply.com/

Check this place out also.

By: HuBu

HuBu — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:40:02 +0000

Kirklands brand dog food from Costco is really good and cheap compared to brand name dog food. Plus it does not contain by products.

By: Vee

Vee — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:01:48 +0000

So cute! Congrats. I got a dog last year and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. So much happiness!

By: Jackson

Jackson — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:36:42 +0000

Oh that is bizarre… growing up I also had a Beagle, named Toby.

By: Clair Schwan of Frugal Living Freedom

Clair Schwan of Frugal Living Freedom — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:55:21 +0000

It looks like you have a nice dog. Good for you. I’ll bet he really appreciates his new home. Enjoy your companion.

I picked up a Boston Terrier 3 years ago from the animal shelter here in Cheyenne. He’s a great dog and a great companion. They told me he was a “humper” so that’s what I named him. Fortunately, he’s a well mannered dog that is full of joy, so he only lives up to part of his name.

His full name is Humper Go-Play Lickerson (a.k.a. Dude). He loves to play and has a need to taste everyone he meets. We just got back from the car dealership where I had my oil changed. The Dude goes in with and sits in the waiting area and enjoys greeting passersby.

For the last three years, I’ve been feeding him a raw food diet, supplemented by desiccated liver tablets. He’s buff and shiny, and he enjoys the natural food. It costs more to feed him chicken, pork and beef, but he is well worth it.

To me, the Dude is much more than a family dog, he’s my buddy and we go everywhere together. At 88 cents a pound, I can feed him chicken for way less than any vet recommended corn or rice based food. And, he loves fresh vegetables and fruit. Even the vets want to know what I’ve been feeding him.

Humper’s favorite places to go include the bank, the ranch store, the home improvement stores, and the UPS store. He’s never on a leash, and he responds well to voice commands. He brings joy to the shoppers and employees, and knows just where to go to get the treats. In the bank, he immediately dashes under the half-height door and goes back with the tellers to get a dog biscuit.

He is perhaps the best $150 I ever spent, and the extra I spend on raw food has kept him a happy and healthy dog.

Clair

By: OregonKat

OregonKat — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:36:04 +0000

Jim: congratulations on the new addition to your family! He looks like alovely dog! If I may give you a money saving tip about heartworm medication. My dog was given this medication for free for years because she was a blood donor at a local animal emergency hospital. When she became too old to donate I had to pay for it myself….it is VERY expensive. I found a source of generic heartworm medication made in Australia and approved by the Australain FDA and EPA. It is available at a website named PetShed.com. The savings are incredible and I can vouch for its efficacy – we used it for years.

By: Katrin

Katrin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:32:53 +0000

Hi! Congrats!!! He is adorable.
One thought, we also paid for the first year of HomeAgain registration for Nova. When it expired, we were hesitant to resign up especially since she is an inside cat so we talked to our vet and they told us that if she got out, we can call HomeAgain that day and resign up w/ $15 dollars, and they would reactivate the account right then. So, maybe this is a way for you to save $15 dollars a year .