Comments on: How much is that doggie in the window, annually? http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:48:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: sudhanshu http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 sudhanshu Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:13:20 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1668 I know many people who barely have enough money to take care of themselves, but they have hoards of pets. thanks. **********************<br> shirley jones<br> *********<br><br><a href="http://www.virgincreditcardsite.com" rel="dofollow" rel="nofollow">virgin credit card</a> I know many people who barely have enough money to take care of themselves, but they have hoards of pets. thanks. **********************
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]]> By: petsafe stubborn dog http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 petsafe stubborn dog Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:33:28 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1655 I agree with you even I have a few friend who are not earning much but still have pets that they are taking care of. I don't think it's a good idea at all.<br><br>Matt I agree with you even I have a few friend who are not earning much but still have pets that they are taking care of. I don't think it's a good idea at all.

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]]> By: Nora http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1647 Nora Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:02:01 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1647 Aha - NOW we're talking! Chickens are great "pets" to have, since they eat all your food scraps, and provide eggs no less! Very practical. Good idea! Aha – NOW we're talking! Chickens are great “pets” to have, since they eat all your food scraps, and provide eggs no less! Very practical. Good idea!

]]> By: Kerrick http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1646 Kerrick Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:41:00 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1646 Elisa, that's interesting--by those standards it looks like a family with a backyard in a municipality that allows backyard poultry could offset their food budget by keeping a couple of hens for eggs, and take the costs of the coop and some of their hens' food and healthcare as tax deductions. That would be great for people who have pet chickens that also happen to lay eggs! Elisa, that's interesting–by those standards it looks like a family with a backyard in a municipality that allows backyard poultry could offset their food budget by keeping a couple of hens for eggs, and take the costs of the coop and some of their hens' food and healthcare as tax deductions. That would be great for people who have pet chickens that also happen to lay eggs!

]]> By: Nora http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1643 Nora Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:57:32 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1643 I know many people who barely have enough money to take care of themselves, but they have hoards of pets. Although the animal companionship can be very healthy and fulfilling, people don't tend to consider the ongoing expenses (not to mention those middle-of-the-night vet bills that can add up to thousands) and how it fits into their budget. <br>Thanks for this comprehensive analysis! I know many people who barely have enough money to take care of themselves, but they have hoards of pets. Although the animal companionship can be very healthy and fulfilling, people don't tend to consider the ongoing expenses (not to mention those middle-of-the-night vet bills that can add up to thousands) and how it fits into their budget.
Thanks for this comprehensive analysis!

]]> By: elisa_at_thrive http://www.justthrive.com/blog/2009/10/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-annually/comment-page-1/#comment-1640 elisa_at_thrive Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:49:58 +0000 http://www.justthrive.com/blog/?p=4077#comment-1640 Interesting side note:<br><br>Congress is looking to offer up to $3,500 as a tax deduction for qualified pet care expenses.(http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/happy-act-3500-pet-care-expenses-deduction.html)<br><br>Might help offset the cost of pet care for some folks. Though I can't help but wonder how many people would actually use it... Interesting side note:

Congress is looking to offer up to $3,500 as a tax deduction for qualified pet care expenses.(http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/happy-act-3500-pet-care-expenses-deduction.html)

Might help offset the cost of pet care for some folks. Though I can't help but wonder how many people would actually use it…

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