Absolutely worth every penny. My husband works crazy hours and my cat is my only companion most evenings. She makes me laugh on bad days. And, she loves catching bugs - a definite plus - and actually alerted us to an infestation on our windowsill last summer!
I don't know about all pets, but our dog is definitely worth the expense. He drives us crazy sometimes (he's a needy little bugger), but my wife and I would be much less happy without him.
Pets are totally worth the money they cost. They offer companionship, entertainment, and love. They help you live longer by encouraging you to exercise them (thereby exercising yourself), by requiring you to take care of them, therefore, you are "needed" by someone else who depends on you, and they calm you by you calming (petting) them. Support your local animal shelters. Adopt a homeless animal. Spay and neuter your animals. I have one dog (when my husband gets a decent paying job again, I want to get another one) and 10 cats. They are all worth the money. I also volunteer regularly at our local no-kill animal shelter, too. I save money by feeding them high quality food and regularly taking them to the vet for their health (plus they are all fixed!).
I have three dogs and a cat. They cost way too much. I have to work for them. I bath them, let them in let them out. Shop for them. Buy clothes for the little one. I have to yell at them when they fight. I have to keep track of their medical appts. They walk all over me. I get no respect. You know where this is going right? Once in a while when I really need love or when I least expect it, one of them will rest their head on my leg. Or the cat will come up and nuzzle my neck, or I will see my son playing with the newest one we got after his father passed way. Are they worth it? Yeah they are worth it but don't tell them I said that.
Having pets is absolutely worth the cost!! I wrote my entire doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology on the benefits of pet ownership and exposure to animals for reducing anxiety and depression in women with physical disabilities. As a women born with cerebral palsy, and an animal lover, the love and companionship my dog brings me is priceless!
Nothing's quite so rewarding as providing a home for an animal who needs one. They help give your life meaning-- and how much is loving someone, and receiving love, worth? Priceless I think.
Nora, or anyone with experience, was getting your first house sitting gig hard? Is it really competitive? I only have reviews from family/friends who I house/pet/kid sit for. I also have a FBI background check results copy from applying for a visa so that is helpful. Have any advice for getting a position? Could that be an article? Have your written that article already?
If you have to ask the question, then you probably don't need to invest the time and money in a pet. I am the proud owner of three geriatric rotties (shelter dogs) that have have $5,000 in orthopedic surgery and take 125.00 meds each month. I lost my 20 year old cat last year. Do I think it's worth it? Absolutely, without doubt, best investments I ever made. Love has no price tag. Even furry love.
What motivates me to save is that I am nearing 30 years old and I want to buy a house shortly after. Once I get a house I will be able to relax and focus on other life goals.
For people like my hubby and I (with no kids & in our 40s) our dog is our furkid. Expensive?...yes, at times but he will never ask us to buy him a car or go to college. And he gets me off the sofa to go outside and walk every day. And he is a big, 100lb+ intimidating-looking dog (but really a big baby) so no burglar in his right mind would think of climbing the fence into our yard!
It's hard to justify as my dog gets older and more expensive (more check ups and medication), but she's still worth it. I remember all of the good times we've had over the years and it's all worth it.
Great article! I make my own laundry detergent which works just as well as the pricey brands. I also take used dryer sheets and put them in a old baby wipe container with a little soapy water for my own version of cleaning wipes.
I find the basics really are the best in most cases!
Thanks for the article!
You can run tivo off of an antenna and get HD reception of tons of channels as well as internet feed. I paid for a livtime subscription a couple of years ago and now my tv bill is $0 -- jim
Yep - definitely worth the money. BUT people should not have pets (dogs/cats - especially dogs) if they have no time for them. Pets are people too - er, I mean they NEED people time! :)
I disagree. I choose these restaurants when I can, because I know what I will get every time. If it is 10am or 10pm, WI or CA, the food will be the same. I have eaten at a lot of small-personal places, and it seems like they skimp on the quality of the food or its preparation, in an attempt to save money. The chain has had opportunities to fine-tune their menus and ambiance. Other than supporting a small business, eating at a non-chain restaurant is a gamble.
I have had many pets over the years and as many as 5 rescues at once. They all have different personalities, but at the same time have shown me how to live in the moment. They also are wonderful at seeing the good in us which is one of their precious gifts because our world can't seem to get over its negativity. I love it that pets simply don't buy it and in doing so encourage the same in us.
Me and my husband usually eat out once a week but lately we have been just picking up
really good semi homemade food from Trader Joes. Part of eating out is not having to prepare the food so I just buy something I can pop in the oven easily. They have tons of appetizers that are so much better than what we could get at local restaurants.
For 25-30$ you can really get a nice dinner appetizer and deserts and probably a bottle of wine too. Best of all Trader Joe's does not use GMO's or anything scary in there
food.
My sweet German Shepherd literally ate the neighbors chicken when she was a puppy and continued to eat me out of house and home. She was worth every penny because
she helped me recover from anxiety disorder. I got out of the house everyday and met neighbors I would have never known otherwise. I lived in a foreign country and she helped me make friends, she greeted me anxiously and I never felt alone with her around. Her name was Suzy and I miss her so much.
Some great tips. #22 though - I have a severely lactose-intolerant cat.... that would be really bad news, haha
Absolutely worth every penny. My husband works crazy hours and my cat is my only companion most evenings. She makes me laugh on bad days. And, she loves catching bugs - a definite plus - and actually alerted us to an infestation on our windowsill last summer!
I don't know about all pets, but our dog is definitely worth the expense. He drives us crazy sometimes (he's a needy little bugger), but my wife and I would be much less happy without him.
Pets are totally worth the money they cost. They offer companionship, entertainment, and love. They help you live longer by encouraging you to exercise them (thereby exercising yourself), by requiring you to take care of them, therefore, you are "needed" by someone else who depends on you, and they calm you by you calming (petting) them. Support your local animal shelters. Adopt a homeless animal. Spay and neuter your animals. I have one dog (when my husband gets a decent paying job again, I want to get another one) and 10 cats. They are all worth the money. I also volunteer regularly at our local no-kill animal shelter, too. I save money by feeding them high quality food and regularly taking them to the vet for their health (plus they are all fixed!).
I have three dogs and a cat. They cost way too much. I have to work for them. I bath them, let them in let them out. Shop for them. Buy clothes for the little one. I have to yell at them when they fight. I have to keep track of their medical appts. They walk all over me. I get no respect. You know where this is going right? Once in a while when I really need love or when I least expect it, one of them will rest their head on my leg. Or the cat will come up and nuzzle my neck, or I will see my son playing with the newest one we got after his father passed way. Are they worth it? Yeah they are worth it but don't tell them I said that.
Having pets is absolutely worth the cost!! I wrote my entire doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology on the benefits of pet ownership and exposure to animals for reducing anxiety and depression in women with physical disabilities. As a women born with cerebral palsy, and an animal lover, the love and companionship my dog brings me is priceless!
Nothing's quite so rewarding as providing a home for an animal who needs one. They help give your life meaning-- and how much is loving someone, and receiving love, worth? Priceless I think.
One has to consider the financial impact of owning a pet prior to making the commitment. It is a big responsibility. Yes, our dogs are worth it!
Nora, or anyone with experience, was getting your first house sitting gig hard? Is it really competitive? I only have reviews from family/friends who I house/pet/kid sit for. I also have a FBI background check results copy from applying for a visa so that is helpful. Have any advice for getting a position? Could that be an article? Have your written that article already?
If you have to ask the question, then you probably don't need to invest the time and money in a pet. I am the proud owner of three geriatric rotties (shelter dogs) that have have $5,000 in orthopedic surgery and take 125.00 meds each month. I lost my 20 year old cat last year. Do I think it's worth it? Absolutely, without doubt, best investments I ever made. Love has no price tag. Even furry love.
What motivates me to save is that I am nearing 30 years old and I want to buy a house shortly after. Once I get a house I will be able to relax and focus on other life goals.
For people like my hubby and I (with no kids & in our 40s) our dog is our furkid. Expensive?...yes, at times but he will never ask us to buy him a car or go to college. And he gets me off the sofa to go outside and walk every day. And he is a big, 100lb+ intimidating-looking dog (but really a big baby) so no burglar in his right mind would think of climbing the fence into our yard!
It's hard to justify as my dog gets older and more expensive (more check ups and medication), but she's still worth it. I remember all of the good times we've had over the years and it's all worth it.
Great article! I make my own laundry detergent which works just as well as the pricey brands. I also take used dryer sheets and put them in a old baby wipe container with a little soapy water for my own version of cleaning wipes.
I find the basics really are the best in most cases!
Thanks for the article!
True. That's why some experts say you shouldn't include your house in your net worth - it's pretty hard to sell it when you need the cash.
You can run tivo off of an antenna and get HD reception of tons of channels as well as internet feed. I paid for a livtime subscription a couple of years ago and now my tv bill is $0 -- jim
Yep - definitely worth the money. BUT people should not have pets (dogs/cats - especially dogs) if they have no time for them. Pets are people too - er, I mean they NEED people time! :)
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Yes, definitely. They provide much joy and companionship.
It is good with warm milk for a laxative. It could also be put on cold sores to soften them and splinters to help remove them.
I disagree. I choose these restaurants when I can, because I know what I will get every time. If it is 10am or 10pm, WI or CA, the food will be the same. I have eaten at a lot of small-personal places, and it seems like they skimp on the quality of the food or its preparation, in an attempt to save money. The chain has had opportunities to fine-tune their menus and ambiance. Other than supporting a small business, eating at a non-chain restaurant is a gamble.
I have had many pets over the years and as many as 5 rescues at once. They all have different personalities, but at the same time have shown me how to live in the moment. They also are wonderful at seeing the good in us which is one of their precious gifts because our world can't seem to get over its negativity. I love it that pets simply don't buy it and in doing so encourage the same in us.
You are welcome! :)
Me and my husband usually eat out once a week but lately we have been just picking up
really good semi homemade food from Trader Joes. Part of eating out is not having to prepare the food so I just buy something I can pop in the oven easily. They have tons of appetizers that are so much better than what we could get at local restaurants.
For 25-30$ you can really get a nice dinner appetizer and deserts and probably a bottle of wine too. Best of all Trader Joe's does not use GMO's or anything scary in there
food.
My sweet German Shepherd literally ate the neighbors chicken when she was a puppy and continued to eat me out of house and home. She was worth every penny because
she helped me recover from anxiety disorder. I got out of the house everyday and met neighbors I would have never known otherwise. I lived in a foreign country and she helped me make friends, she greeted me anxiously and I never felt alone with her around. Her name was Suzy and I miss her so much.