Moving is a stressful task in itself. And moving to a new city or state can be even more stressful. But what about moving across the country – with pets? Yes, I recently moved from the east coast to the west coast with my husband, cat, and dog. And while it was stressful at times, […]
Read More >>7 Side Hustle Ideas That Might Surprise You
As mainstream society has embraced the idea of multiple sources of income and the side hustle, there is certainly no shortage of ideas of ways to make extra money in your spare time. Several money-making options are well documented and are considered tried, tested and true methods for adding money to your bank account, however […]
Read More >>How to Start a Pet Sitting Side Hustle
Are you passionate about animals and love pets? Do you know the basics of training and caring for animals? Would you like to make some extra money? If you said yes to these questions, pet sitting may be a good side hustle for you to consider. Let’s cover who should consider pet sitting as a […]
Read More >>Pet Horror Stories – Why You Need a Pet Emergency Fund
This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Are you a cat person or a dog person? Both? Neither? Chances are, if you’re a pet owner, you will go to extreme lengths to care for your pet, including paying for both regular and emergency pet care. It seems that there are quite a few animal […]
Read More >>5 Financial Considerations Before Adopting a Pet
This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever visited an animal shelter, a rescue organization, or a breeder when looking to adopt a pet? It’s really hard to say “no” when adorable puppies and kittens are vying for your attention in the most adorable way, isn’t it? I get it. I worked […]
Read More >>The Importance of Self Care
Today’s post is from our regular Tuesday contributor, Sally. I recently returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Austin, TX where I had the privilege of standing next to one of my best friends while she said “I do” to the man of her dreams. While I had never been to Texas before, I have […]
Read More >>Start Up Costs for Owning a Dog
Today’s post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Cat. So, I have this little creature in my house. Her name is Julep. You can see her picture on the left there. Julep is a 5 year old mixed-breed rescue dog who is so spoiled she sleeps with her head on my pillow. If you told […]
Read More >>Our Cat Just Got Expensive
Pets can make great companions and bring joy to your life. Unfortunately they can also take a toll on your personal finances. This can range from the expected costs, like the cost of food and regular veterinarian visits, to unexpected costs like treating a heart condition or allergies. As some of you may know, we […]
Read More >>Things You Should Consider Before Getting a Pet
Photo copyright Chris Bartels Editor’s Note: Today’s post was written by my wife, Victoria. Above is a recent picture of our 20+ year old cat that my wife has had since she was very young. I can’t lie – I have wanted to get a dog since my husband and I got married. We lived […]
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