According to the ASPCA , the average cost of taking care of a cat as   a pet cost about $600 or more per year. And, we have not even discussed the average cost of a cat in the first year of adoption which can be about over $1000 ! And this is just the cost of one cat. A lot of times our furry babies need companionship and the fur-ever home may end up with a second or even a third cat! If you are considering adopting a cat, let’s look at and discuss the factors that contribute to the upfront cost and then the ongoing cost to keep your fur-babies healthy, safe, and happy! THE COST OF YOUR NEW CAT First Year/Upfront Cost: Ongoing Cost: Onetime Fee & Initial Cost Day to Day Cost & Yearly Cost   First Year/Upfront Cost The figures below are both initial cost of your pet covering adoption and ongoing cost. In the first year it is presumed that you don’t have anything on hand and will be acquiring wh...

  Hey! It’s Pixie! The luckiest black cat you know here to help you figure out whether adopting a cat is right for you! There are plenty of wonderful cats at the shelter but not enough homes! It is a wonderful undertaking that is rewarding but how do you know that you are ready for the challenge? Here are five ways that we know of: You Are Ready to Adopt a Cat if… You can Afford a Cat… or two (Your Finances) You Are Great with an Independent Personality and Spirit You are Responsible and Mature You have Time to Spend You Believe in Long-term Companionship   You can Afford a Cat… or two (Your Finances) Have you researched the cost of a cat per year? According to the ASPCA , the average cost of a cat per year is $634 per cat and that figure does not include the initial cost when first adopting a cat! Expect to budget for spend anywhere between $600 to $800 per cat to help cover these initia...