Pets

For most pet-owners, the benefits of owning a pet are worth the cost and upkeep. You feed them, house them and de-worm them, all because you love them.
But new pet owners may be surprised at how much it costs to look after a pet. Even people who already own pets will admit that welcoming one into your home requires some financial planning of its own!
The upkeep food, medicine, toys and schooling will be a necessary cost once you decide to own a pet. So its worth checking around local pet shops, buying in bulk or even checking the Internet for discounts, so that your animal family member wont eat a big chunk out of your human familys budget.
The figures below estimate the cost of purchase and upkeep of a range of animals over the first year (taken from Burkes Backyard).

Basic Yearly Cost of Owning A Pet (AUD$)
Goldfish $165.00
Purchase price: $8.00 (pair)
Setup (housing): $70.00
Upkeep (food): $87.00

Budgie $437.00
Purchase price: $16.00
Setup: $150.00
Upkeep: $271.00

Cat $850.00
Purchase price: $150.00
Setup: $192.00
Upkeep (incl. vaccinations & de-sexing): $508.00

Small Dog $1450
Purchase price: $250.00
Setup: $264.00
Upkeep (incl. obedience school): $936.00

Expensive? But we can’t leave out the beloved Cats! Myzerr the local business marketing specialist can provide a solution for all you pet lovers.
Their Pet Discount community is dedicated to find discounts for pet supplies and pet products from pet toys, dog collars, wormers, cat beds, cat food, discount kitty litter and cat treats to insurance and even vet insurance!
Come check them out today!