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1. “Your logo could be here instead!”
CREDIT UNION
YOUR
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Paying for
PETS

2. 68% of US households own a pet

3. That equates to:
and
89 million dogs 94 million cats

4. Pet
EXPENSES

5. BASIC PET CARE
• Food
• Dishes
• Pet Bed
• Toys
• Treats
• Collar
• Leash
• Travel
Crate

6. FIRST-YEAR EXPENSES
• Adoption Fee
• Pet License
• Medical Exam
• Vaccination
• Surgery

7. LIVING SPACE
• Pet Deposit
• Pet Furniture
• Gates
• Fencing
• Clothing Repair
• Furniture Damage
• “Accidents”

8. MEDICAL EXPENSES
• Veterinarian
• Medical Emergency
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Care
• Ear Care
• Medication
• Allergies

9. PET SERVICES
• Grooming
• Training
• Dog Walkers
• Pet Sitters
• Kennels
HOTEL

10. Budgeting for
PET CARE

11. Estimate your monthly pet
expenses (make sure you factor in
annual expenses as well).
Budget for that amount as you
would a monthly bill.
SET MONEY ASIDE MONTHLY
BUDGETING FOR PET CARE

12. Pet owners are likely to incur at
least one $2,000–$4,000 bill for
emergency care at some point in
their pet’s lifetime.
Create a separate fund for
pet-related emergencies to protect
your personal savings goals.
CREATE A PET EMERGENCY FUND
BUDGETING FOR PET CARE

13. Sources: American Pet Products Association, American Veterinary Medical
Association, Money Under 30, New York Times, Statista
“Your logo could be here instead!”
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