How to Keep a Pet on a Budget

Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but when you have animals which depend on you for nourishment, a home and medical care, every little bit helps.
It’s a sad fact that many pets are abandoned or given up every day, as pet owners fight to cope with today’s financial climate.

This is very problematic for pet charities who have look after pets when money is scarce, having to rely solely on contributions to keep their pets in good health.

Here are a few points which could help make owning a pet on a tight budget more manageable:

1. Consider every animal cost? Do you need that branded pet food or product? Easier said than done, raise pets up with variety, equally dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Keep an eye on promotions. You can stock up. Consider vouchers, search on the net for some good deals. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, particularly with special deals, the smaller pack can be cheaper.

2.      Is it possible that you can club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the overall price and passing on savings to all.

3.      Vets bills are unknown but still have to be considered. If cash is a little tight, you may find a lot of Vets will consider spreading the costs, and reimburse in instalments. If you can, afford it – have or keep pet insurance.

4.      Many people can make lifestyle changes! It’s not all about finding ways to keep your pet more economically, see if you can do it for yourself!

5. What about earning some money? Why not offer to walk other peoples pet? Become a Dog Walker. Good companies will require you do it regularly. There is also the possibility of becoming a pet sitter, though professional businesses such as London Pet Sitting will require you also to do dog walking.

6. What about your other animals, you may have put your cats in a cattery, what about considering a cat sitter? The pet may prefer it and the pet sitters often do other things.

7.      Do use external stabling or boarding? Most horses can exist quite cheerfully outside for most of the year, as long as there’s nourishment, water and protection to harsh elements available. Could this be an option for your horse, it could diminish the cost of stabling considerably.

8. Are you thinking of choosing an animal, please think about taking an animal from a charity, they have so many pets looking for a home during this crisis.
Enjoy your animal, they are worth the cost.

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