Category: Pets

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Costs of Pet Ownership: More of Our Actual Expenses with a Dog

by Kyle BurbankMar 12, 2024

Back in 2021, my wife and I decided to add a dog to our family. After a lengthy search, that summer, we brought Rigby home. Soon thereafter, I shared a post detailing the expenses we'd encountered as new pet owners. Now, as we mull the idea of potentially getting a "sibling" for Rigby, we've been thinking about what costs that would bring. While we're not ready for that quite yet,...

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Lemonade Pet Insurance Review (2024): Policy Options & What's Covered

by Kyle BurbankFeb 2, 2024

Pets have always been an important part of many American families. Yet, I don’t think I’d ever really considered the idea of purchasing insurance for a dog or cat until I learned that Lemonade was adding such an option. Cut to a mere month after when my wife and I added a dog (we named her Rigby) to our family, giving me a chance to take a closer look at...

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Money at 30: Is the Cost of Dog Training Worth It?

by Kyle BurbankJan 10, 2023

A few months ago, my wife and I welcomed a four-legged friend to our family. Since then, our dog Rigby has made tremendous growth as it pertains to get getting used to our home, adjusting to our routines, and even basic things such as walking on a leash. While part of this progress can just be attributed to her spending more time with us, the professional training we purchased for...

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Money at 30: Good (and Bad) Habits I've Gained Since Getting a Dog

by Kyle BurbankOct 4, 2022

It's now been six weeks since my wife and I brought home our dog, Rigby. With this being the first pet either of us has had in our adult lives, I'm sure you can understand that this addition of a dog to our family has brought about a number of changes — which is why I've already penned a number of articles on the topic (including chronicling some of the...

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Money at 30: The Cost of Pet Ownership: Our Actual Expenses with a New Dog (So Far)

by Kyle BurbankAug 30, 2022

Last week, my wife and I welcomed a new member to our family as we brought home a pup we've decided to name Rigby (in case you were wondering, our friends have a dog named Eleanor). Miss Rigby is two years old and is a Frenchton. Specifically, she's apparently 3/4 French Bulldog and 1/4 Boston Terrier — although we think her face looks more Boston overall. Anyway, as you can...

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Money at 30: Lessons Learned from My International Dog Sitting Adventure

by Kyle BurbankMay 17, 2022

A few months back, I wrote a post sharing that my wife and I were considering adopting a dog while also recounting some of costs we were totaling up as we furthered our research. Well, thanks to some unexpected travels, our plans to get a pup of our own have been delayed. But, in the meantime, we're getting a small trial run this week as we pet sit for a...

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6 Costs to Consider Before Deciding to Get a Pet

by Kyle BurbankJul 19, 2019

Are you considering becoming a pet owner? There are many benefits to being a "pet parent," not the least of which is the strong bond you form with your animal. Unfortunately taking care of a pet can also come with some major costs you'll need to plan for ahead of time. With that, here are six costs and expenses you'll need to consider before deciding to get a pet. 6...