Utilizing data from aspca.org, this infographic takes a look at what a potential pet owner may be in for; including food, medical expenditures, various types of equipment and toys. In addition to the costs connected with a pet on an annual basis, the data is also illustrated to show both up- front and total lifetime costs of a pet.
According to the ASPCA, nearly 8 million pets are entering animal shelters each year in the US alone. Of these pets, nearly 3 million are euthanized. The number one discovered reason for abandonment was an inability to appropriately care for an animal. Of those unable to care for animals, the top cited reason is a greater than expected financial burden.
Ignorance of the costs should not be a routine answer for pet abandonment. The best way to reduce the number of pets being abandoned; entering into shelters and being euthanized is for individuals looking to take ownership of a new animal to understand the total costs and longevity of their animal.
The data expressed in this infographic includes a thorough breakdown based on pet type and pet size, going so far as to correlate the different pet types with Life Expectancy. Be good to your pets and no what you are signing up for before you bring a dog, cat or bird home.
Infographic by: www.certapet.com
