EP015 I Love My Dog Rosie but She is Expensive! Find Out the Financial Realities of Having a Beloved Pet with Ellen Wright!

Ellen Wright is an experienced veterinary technician with eight years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked with countless animals and breeds. While she left her career as a veterinary technician to follow her dream of becoming a registered nurse, she still pursues her love and passion for animals, specifically cats and dogs, by offering pet sitting services.

Ellen joins me today to share how you can plan to make sure you’re ready for the cost of having a pet. She also shares how various breeds play a significant role when purchasing pet insurance, the potential health concerns that can affect different pets and breeds, and how to properly plan travel arrangements for yourself and your pet.

I’ll also share valuable tips to help you find the right pet that suits you, your lifestyle, and your budget and the things I considered before purchasing my beloved pet, Rosie.

“Planning the type of pet you get before you even purchase it is really important for your pocket book.” – Ellen Wright

This Week on Young Money:

The importance of considering your lifestyle when choosing a pet
Initial acquisition and ongoing costs of pet ownership
The importance of having pet insurance
Biggest financial challenges pet owners need to know
How the breed determines the potential expense regarding potential health issues and travel arrangements
Wanting a pet versus needing one

Key Takeaways for Young Millionaires-in-the-Making:

Consider your lifestyle when choosing a pet.
Consider your family and their opinions about pet ownership.
Consider the size of your home and how much space it can provide.
Consider how much time you can commit to owning certain pets.
Consider the initial acquisition, ongoing, and general costs of pet ownership.
Plan ahead! Get pet insurance while they’re young. Do it early. Do it before they’re sick.

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