Is there a pet living in your Oviedo real estate? In fact, it probably already feels like the pet is a part of the family. However, like any other member of the family that new dog or cat will need to be taken care of. Learn to budget for the new member of your home.

If you welcomed a puppy into your home for sale in Oviedo, it has probably doubled in size in the last few months. The costs of feeding your pet and giving it the care it deserves can add up quickly so the sooner you start factoring these costs into your monthly budget the better.

If the new addition to your family is a small animal such as a rabbit or a hamster, then it certainly won’t break the bank. However, dogs and even cats can be notoriously expensive.

Prices for dog training vary but as a rough guide, four weeks of training will cost in the region of $2,000. This would usually consist of two hours training a day, five days a week for four weeks. This should be enough to have an average dog very well trained. If you feel this is above your budget you should at the very least buy a good dog-training book. A good dog-training book shouldn’t cost you much more than $20 or $30.

Training is a once-off cost. More important is preparing for the monthly costs of keeping an animal in your Oviedo luxury home. It is estimated that an average dog will cost somewhere in the region of $12,000 dollars to keep over a 12-year life to feed. You should be setting aside about $2,000 every year to keep a dog healthy and happy. Cats will be a little cheaper, but not significantly, at about $1,400 per year.

These estimates cover basic costs. However, owning a pet can get just about as expensive as you want to make it. If you want to dress your dog up in designer outfits then prepare to pay the price. Also, if you travel you may need to pay for a pet passport, microchipping, quarantine and other costs.

Another thing you may want to consider is pet insurance. This needn’t be expensive and will cover costs if your pet becomes ill or is stolen. If you have had a pet for a while you will understand those vet bills soon add up so it could save you money in the long run.

Pet insurance policies can vary significantly both in terms of cost and quality, but for the most part, you get what you pay for. Be sure to read the small print so you know exactly what you are or are not getting. A basic policy that covers illness should be quite cheap, but you may be offered all manner of optional extras. Some policies will cover the costs of advertising and a reward if a pet is lost or stolen. Others will even cover the cost of counseling for family members if the pet dies or is lost.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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