The Lifetime Cost of a Pet — and How to Pay for It

Planning ahead can keep pet costs on a shorter leash.

# The Lifetime Cost of a Pet — and How to Pay for It Planning ahead can keep pet costs on a shorter leash. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/lifetime-cost-of-owning-a-dog-or-cat/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*