Raising a pet is similar to raising a child - you’ll need to feed, care for and clean up after your pet. Here is a helpful chart that outlines the cost and time commitment for raising a pet.
Cost Details
| Cat/Kitten | 60 | 25 | 1.0-3.0 | 100-150 | 12-20 |
| Dog/Puppy | 60 | 50 | 2.0-4.0 | 200-250 | 10-18 |
| Rabbit | 30 | 25 | 1.0 | 60-100 | 8-10 |
| Ferret | 30 | 25 | 3.0 | 60-150 | 6-8 |
| Bird (Parrots) | 60 | 20 | 1.0-3.0 | 100-300 | 40+ |
| Pocket Pet (Hamster, Gerbil, or Rat) | 5 | 15 | 0.5 | 60-100 | 3-8 |