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

Type of Pet	Pet Adoption Center Fee ($)	Monthly Food Expense ($)	Daily Time Commitment (Hours)	Annual Vet Expenses ($)	Life Expectancy (Years)
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