MeekoAverage Costs Associated With Owning a Dog
Approximate Yearly Cost (medium sized, mixed breed, one year old dog)
| Food | 12 bags of dog food (18kg) at $45.00 each | $ 540.00 |
| Treats | 2 boxes per month @ $4.00 each | $ 96.00 |
| Vet Care | Yearly visit – exam and vaccinations | $ 71.00 |
| Licence Fee | Within the City of Red Deer for an altered dog (per year) | $ 23.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 730.00 |
Optional Yearly Costs:
| Nail clipping | 6 trips to the Vet/Groomer @ $15.00 | $ 90.00 |
| Grooming | Bath and Brush out (once a year) | $ 40.00 |
| Coat Maintenance | $25.00 per month | $ 300.00 |
| Vacation | 2 weeks dog care @ $15.00 per day | $ 210.00 |
| Basic obedience/agility/flyball | 2 sessions per year | $ 300.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 940.00 |
One Time Adoption Costs from Red Deer & District SPCA:
- Puppy: $250-$400 + cost of spay or neuter
- Small Breed: $250-$300 + cost of spay or neuter
- Medium Breed: $200-$275 + cost of spay or neuter
- Large Breed: $175-$250+ cost of spay or neuter
(canine prices may increase if spayed or neutered.)
Adoption from our facility includes:
- Initial Vaccinations
- Microchip Implant
- Free Vet Exam within 3 weeks
- De-worming
- 15% off spay
- 10% off neuter
- Some medications (if necessary)
- 1st treatment for earmites
- Hills Science Diet is fed to our guest pets while they are in our facility
- Sample 5lb bag of Hills Science Diet available for $5 upon adoption
- 6 weeks free pet insurance through PetPlan Pet Insurance
Other One Time Expenses:
| Dishes | $ 15.00 |
| Collar & leash | $ 25.00 |
| Brush & comb | $ 15.00 |
| Toys | $ 30.00 |
| Crate | $ 65.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 150.00 |
DOG GRAND TOTAL (FOR FIRST YEAR) $2,370.00
The above does not include emergency medical care, other vaccinations recommended by your veterinarian, house and yard accommodations or bedding.
These costs are only estimates. Actual costs may vary for certain products or services. Please contact your veterinarian for specific prices.
