Costs to consider before getting a pet
Aisha Patel
Aisha Patel
Reporter · Erie, PA
Aisha is a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her degree in Journalism. With a special interest in community engagement, she has spent the last two years working with local nonprofits and writing for various community publications.
More from Aisha →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM · 1 min read
As many of us know, having a pet can be expensive; but how much does it cost? Ruth Thompson, the ANNA Shelter's founder, said caring for a pet is estimated to cost nearly $1,000 a year for just general expenses. She told us affordability is one of the number one reasons they see surrenders at [...]