Can you afford to own a dog? Well, just what does it cost to own a dog, anyway? According to the ASPCA, on average, the first-year cost of owning a dog is more than $1000. Many single adults and newly married couples adopt a “fur-baby” without considering the financial responsibilities that come along with them. Once you have fallen in love with that cute little face and held his wriggling, tail-wagging body in your arms, it is too late. You are sunk. That pup is going home with you whether or not you can afford to own a dog. Thinking … Continue reading Can You Afford To Own A Dog?