Sun, Nov 22 2009
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$AVING YOU MONEY: Find ways to save when caring for your pets Cats generally less expensive than dogs, experts say By Cathy SpauldingPhoenix Staff Writer The Muskogee Animal Shelter charges $90 to adopt an adult dog an $70 to adopt an adult cat, Animal Control Supervisor Ronald Mayes said. The costs include initial vaccinations, city tags and spaying and neutering, he said. For animals younger than four months, adoption is $25 “with the understanding the animal will be spayed or neutered,” Mayes said. Different dog breeds also may come with added costs. Muskogee dog owner Shelly Hickman said her 7-year-old schnauzer, Lucky, is “by far” more expensive than her 5-year-old beagle, Scout. “We have to get the schnauzer groomed and clipped every few weeks,” she said. “It costs $25 a visit.” With the beagle, all Hickman said she has to do is feed him and keep him up on his shots. Both dogs are in good health and eat about the same amount of food, she said. “Certain breeds, such as English bulldogs or Shar Peis have skin problems, eye problems or allergy problems,” Hamilton said. “Any breed can have problems. Choose a breed you like, but realize that any animal can cost money.” 
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