| Quiz: Are You a Pet Person? |
I recently bought the very best, number one puppy in the entire world. Bar none.
With this awe inspiring blessing also has come equally awesome bills the likes of which I had never dreamed. Is she worth it? Without a doubt. Should I have thought about it a little more than I did? No question.
Sure, they look so cute in the window at the pet store. Out comes the Visa card and before you know it you've made a commitment 'til death do you part. You're stuck, even when Fifi throws up on your new angora sweater or Fido's hip replacement operation costs more than your freshman tuition.You could give him away, but then your mother would never talk to you again and the safety of your eternal soul would be in question.
This week in the Family Fool we look at the wonderful ways that our animal friends enhance our lives and the toll they take on our pocket books.
*Take our Foolish Quiz to find out where you rate on the Fur and Fin Friend scale.
*Read A True Puppy Tale for a little slice of pet reality and a few leading questions that will help you decide if you're ready for a furry friend.
*So you've put off your own doctor visit because Muttley needs his lyme disease booster. Time to read our 10 Foolish Money Savers for pet owners. We promise your little darling won't even notice the difference.
*If you're part of the typical family, your children want a pet. Play Dough looks at ways to teach your kids about money using Rover as an example.
*And finally, because we at the Fool think the best investment ideas often come from what you know in your everyday life, Stock-In-Trade examines a company whose business is pets... PETsMART.
Bone Apetite!
--Trudy Hoyden (TMF Hoyden)
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