We all love our pets, whether the four-legged, two-legged, or no-legged kind. They give us joy, reduce anxiety, and generally brighten our lives. But what do our furry friends really cost? We asked around Columbia and here’s what we found.
Cost to purchase purebred puppy: $700 and up
Cost to adopt from Central Missouri Humane Society:
Puppy $150
Adult Dog $100
Kitten $100
Adult Cat $50
Note: With purebred purchase or CMHS adoption, pets are usually fully vaccinated and microchipped. CMHS adoptees are also spayed/neutered.
Spay/Neuter: $300-$800
Six-week puppy training: $200-250
General wellness/annual exam: $55
Sick or injured exam: $65
Annual vaccines: $25-$40
Microchipping: $70
Self-serve dog wash: $2 to start
Full groom: $50-$60
Bath and brush: $40 and up
Basic nail trim: $28
Boarding:
$45-$80/night for dogs;
$20-$30 for cats
Doggy daycare: $30-$40/day
Heartworm prevention: $12-$15/monthly dose
Flea and Tick prevention: $3/monthly dose
Dog walking: $19-$45 (depending on duration)
Cat visit: $18-$45 (depending on duration)
Food:
for dogs: Up to $50/month
for cats: $10-$40/month
custom gourmet food: Up to $500
Treats: $10-$50/month
Total: PRICELESS
