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Old 08-12-2005, 06:15 PM   #6 (permalink)
Mellie
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The past 3 dogs I adopted cost me $200 TOTAL in adoption fees.
However, food, monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention, routine check ups, unexpected emergencies, and so on have added up to far more than that.
Even if you do find a dog in your range of cost, keep in mind that maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your new addition will be a huge financial commitment.
If you are worried about just the price of purchasing a dog now, then you might struggle when the time comes to care for it.
I wish you luck with the eventual adoption. But maybe you should consider saving now and adopting later.
Keep us updated!
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