How to Have a Pet without Breaking the Bank




The cost of everything has jumped over the past year thanks to rising gas prices and the possible recession the country is slumping into, although no one wants to admit the latter. Because of this, pet supplies and care have not only risen in costs in their own right but also feel like a burden to already strained pocketbooks.
 
Here are some tips on saving money for pet care and supplies so that you won't end up in the poorhouse because you are taking care of your friend who lives in the doghouse.

When it comes to pet food, there are a number of ways you can save on your best pal's cuisine. The first way to save big on pet food is to check out warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club. You can save up to 10 percent on pet food by purchasing your animal's chow at one of these stores. Even if you don't have a membership, the savings may make it worth the investment and actually pay for itself!

Don't like dealing with 10-mile-long warehouse stores and the droves of people who flock there? Big discount stores like Target and Wal-Mart also offer pet food at lower costs than pet chains. If your pet has a particular palette, make sure to clip coupons in order to save on gourmet pet food at specialty chains like Petco and Petsmart. You can also check online for lower prices on pet food and supplies.

Want to save on items like leashes, bones, chew toys, cat toys and more? Check out your local dollar store! Many of these establishments have a whole isle dedicated to pet products and at just a buck or two a piece, you can get the same products at a fraction of the price.

Later this week, I'll have tips on saving cash on pet health care, grooming and recreation!

Aricka Flowers



Comment on this Blog...


Posted by Beth Randall
I have two items I wonder if you would mention in your blog.
First is the One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month Campaign :
http://shelters.animalhelp.com
From the AnimalHelp Foundation

If folks can commit just one dollar and help spread the word imagine how many homeless animals can be helped!!

Second, this month's featured shelter is Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary www.crittercamp.biz which is practically in your backyard, only about 20 miles west of Rockford, IL.
I am the director of Critter Camp where we care for the forgotten pets that many shelters do not accept. The animals here were about to be euthanized or had been abused, negelcted or abandoned. Critter Camp is a licensed, registered 501c3 non-profit charitable organization, 100% no-kill, operated by volunteers and supported by donations. We care for over 200 exotic and unusual homeless pets of 30 different speceis!
We also provide hands-on educational fun tours for small groups to come learn about and experience animals such as a hedgehog, fennec fox, sugar glider, bearded dragon, chinchilla, and much more. We also offer pet owner education and tips on what to consider before you get a pet. We are planning to build a "green" sanctuary building that will use passive and active solar and wind power and other ecologically sound practices in the near future. We are offering to name the facility after a large initial donor too.
All of the information about the sanctuary, tours, our background and plans are on our site www.crittercamp.biz .

Come take a tour sometime & post awesome pics on your blog too!
Thanks!!
Beth Randall
Director
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
www.crittercamp.biz

 
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