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Are You Ready for a Pet?
 It's
easy to fall in love with an adorable puppy or kitten;
however, don't get a pet on a whim! Raising a pet is
a lifetime commitment. Pets often arrive at animal shelters
- not because of the pet - but because of changes at
the pet's former home such as divorce, downsizing or
because the family didn't realize the expense and energy
that went into raising a pet.
So, are you ready for
a pet?
Also read
Selecting
the Right Pet for You
Compare some pets by using this chart.
Below prices are approximate and are meant to be
used for comparison purposes only.
| Pet |
Humane Society of Missouri
Adoption
Fee |
Annual Vet Expenses |
Monthly Food Expenses |
Daily Care Time |
Life Expectancy |
| Guppy |
Not available |
$0 |
$1 |
3-5 minutes |
2-3 years |
| Hamster |
$ |
$0 |
$5 |
30 minutes |
1-4 years |
| Guinea Pig |
$ |
$50-$75 |
$15 |
30 minutes |
5-8 years |
| Rabbit |
$$ |
$75-$100 |
$25 |
1 hour |
8-10 years |
| Goat |
$$ |
$15-$30 |
$30 |
2-3 hours |
10-12 years |
| Potbellied Pig |
$$ |
$200-
$250 |
$20 |
2-3 hours |
10-15 years |
| Cat/Kitten |
$$$ |
$100-
$150 |
$30 |
1-2 hours |
14-20 years |
| Dog/Puppy |
$$$ |
$200-
$250 |
$50 |
2-4 hours |
10-20 years |
| Horse |
$$$$ |
$500-
$650 |
$100 |
2-3 hours |
20-25 years |
| Parrot |
Not available |
$100-
$300 |
$20-$30 |
1 hour |
40+ years |
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