{"id":15599,"date":"2018-08-02T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T19:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=15599"},"modified":"2023-06-06T12:05:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T17:05:26","slug":"4-smart-money-moves-to-make-before-adopting-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/4-smart-money-moves-to-make-before-adopting-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Adopting a Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that dogs are a man\u2019s best friend.\u00a0 Pet ownership comes with a slew of health benefits including reduced stress, lower blood pressure and of course, they force you to be active.\u00a0 However, just like any other addition to the family, they can also be expensive.\u00a0 Before you fall in love with one of the adorable puppies at your local shelter, you need to be financially prepared.\u00a0 Here are four smart money moves to make before adopting a dog.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find out if your place has pet restrictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common reasons why dogs end up in shelters is because certain landlords don\u2019t allow pets.\u00a0 Before adopting a dog, read your landlord\u2019s pet policy.\u00a0 Pay special attention to the age, size, weight and breed restrictions.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want to end up in a jam because you didn\u2019t follow the rules.\u00a0 A few breeds that are commonly banned from apartments are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Pit bulls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rottweiler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rottweilers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/German_Shepherd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">German Shepherds<\/a>. Many places that allow pets charge a pet deposit or pet rent.\u00a0 Find out which one your landlord charges and how much it costs.<\/p>\n<p>Place doesn\u2019t allow pets?\u00a0 Consider moving somewhere more pet-friendly.\u00a0 Just keep in mind that the rent may be more expensive than what you\u2019re currently paying.\u00a0 Plus, you\u2019ll need to dish out extra cash to cover your moving expenses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Price the necessities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Adding a four-legged friend to your family is a long-term commitment.\u00a0 Depending on their size, they may live approximately 15 years.\u00a0 So, before you adopt a dog, make sure you can afford it.\u00a0 Research the average cost of necessities and see if it fits into your budget.\u00a0 Your list must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>Medical<\/li>\n<li>Toys\/treats<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance<\/li>\n<li>Leash and collar<\/li>\n<li>License<\/li>\n<li>Dog crate or bed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need money for the adoption fees, grooming, spaying\/neutering, and training.\u00a0 According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Society_for_the_Prevention_of_Cruelty_to_Animals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASPCA<\/a>, owning a large dog costs $2,008.31 during the first year.\u00a0 After that, you\u2019ll pay about $1,040.31 annually.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Build a doggy fund<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some people see a cute dog and get it without fully thinking things through. For instance, let\u2019s say you\u2019re the type of person who loves to travel. Who\u2019s going to watch your dog while you\u2019re away? Taking them on a flight with you is an option but it\u2019s not free. Many airlines charge a fee of $75 and up, each way. Plus, they have breed restrictions. If you leave your dog behind, you\u2019ll need to pay for a pet sitter or kennel while you\u2019re away. Depending on how long you&#8217;re gone, it can get expensive. Even if you don&#8217;t travel often, there&#8217;s always the possibility of your dog damaging your shoes and other household items which you&#8217;ll need to replace. We suggest opening a doggy fund and contributing to the account whenever you get paid. This way, you\u2019ll be able to cover surprise expenses with ease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Buy pet insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Just because your dog has a clean bill of health right now, doesn\u2019t mean they always will.\u00a0 According to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Petplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petplan<\/a>, 1 in 3 pets require unexpected veterinary care every year.\u00a0 If your dog gets sick or injured, you want them to get the best possible care.\u00a0 By getting pet insurance, you can choose the right treatment option without worrying if you can afford it.\u00a0 This is a big deal since treatment for a common illness like cancer can easily cost over $5,000.\u00a0 Chances are, you don\u2019t have that kind of cash laying around.\u00a0 The best time to get coverage for your pet is when they&#8217;re young and in good health because the premium will be lower.\u00a0 Compare plans and prices from multiple providers and choose the best fit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that dogs are a man\u2019s best friend.\u00a0 Pet ownership comes with a slew of health benefits including reduced stress, lower blood pressure and of course, they force you to be active.\u00a0 However, just like any other addition to the family, they can also be expensive.\u00a0 Before you fall in love with one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-finance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.13 (Yoast SEO v20.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Adopting a Dog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pet ownership has many benefits but pets can be expensive. 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