We were recently inspired by a young adopter, who put in the research in order to convince her mother to adopt a dog. In her research, she highlighted one part of pet ownership that is often overlooked — budgeting for pet care.
So we’d like to include this handy resource that she found (link). Some tips include:
- Early vaccinations in order to prevent pricier healthcare procedures in the future
- DIY grooming
- Recycling common household materials in order to make pet toys
While we are on the topic of finances of pet ownership, there is a multi-NYC agency effort to expand access to pet-friendly housing, shelters, and resources across New York City (full press release here). Some key links:
- Flyer highlights protections for tenants with pets and assistance animals and is available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish
- Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative for research, resources, and tools to help keep people and pets together in housing