True cost of pets

From wagging tails to endless entertainment and every cute display of affection, our furry companions bring us so much joy.

But owning a pet doesn’t come without its own responsibilities.

Adopting a pet is a commitment that has its own costs. When you adopt a pet, you’re committing to their wellbeing and that includes factoring in the costs associated with looking after your furbaby.

We asked a few pet parents to share what their furbaby costs them and the answers showed just how much things can vary! The cost of caring for a cat isn’t the same as a dog, and even within each, every pet’s needs are different.

Here are some of our favourite furbabies and what they cost their owners.