Contributed by Stacey Turis

There are many way to practice being a responsible pet owner, and it starts before you ever bring your new, furry friend home. Having animals to care for is an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything…but they do cost a lot of money? You might be surprised at how much you’ll need to budget!

This is a really cool chart from the ASPCA breaking down the cost of owning a pet.

Chart

Annual Cost
Small Dog – $1,314

Medium Dog – $1,580

Large Dog – $1,843

Cat – $1,035

Rabbit – $1,055

Guinea Pig – $705

Small Mammal – $340

Small Bird – $270

Small Fish – $235