A SENIOR’S PET FAQ GUIDE Should I Get a Pet?
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needs your help! Whether it means going on walks with your dog or playing with toys to entertain your cat, pets are a great way to find companionship in the middle of your routine. I love walking Max, but I’m not thrilled about picking up poop. I wish I could train him to hold it until we get back to our yard. Pets are also a fantastic way to relieve stress and find new friends in your community as an icebreaker or shared activity. I used to borrow friends’ dogs when I was single.
You might be considering getting a pet, but you’re struggling with completely justified concerns: Will you be able to afford it? What will happen to your pet if you’re gone? What if you trip over your pet? Our team at Omaha Insurance Solutions has compiled a quick guide so you don’t have to keep wondering for long. Q: Can I afford a pet? The costs of a pet can vary on whether you’re adopting a young or adult pet. Very young pets may have higher rehoming costs and still require all their vet shots, which can cost extra. Adult pets that need new homes may not have initial rehoming costs and have all their shots, depending on whether they’d been adopted from a home, shelter, or the streets. Overall, it would help if you put aside up to $500 for the initial costs of adopting a pet, their supplies, and their first vet visit. After that, your pet will often only have the ongoing cost of $500 a year, assuming they’re healthy. (Mixed breeds, or mutts, tend to be the healthiest!) When I got my bulldog, Max, from the Omaha Humane Society, it was under $250 with shots included. Coco is a pure breed ragdoll cat, and I am embarrassed to admit what I paid for her! Considering her bad attitude, I overpaid.
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Q: What if I trip over my pet? Whether you have a cat or a dog, sometimes, pets dash right by your feet (or are lying down, not easily visible), and you can trip over them, causing you to slip and fall. Rambunctious pets are very dangerous later in life. However, the risk of accidents can be greatly reduced if you adopt an older pet who doesn’t have high-strung puppy or kitten energy anymore. I have tripped over Max a few times, but it is usually when we are roughhousing. Q: How do I protect my pet’s future? Often, you can leave behind protected funds in a will or trust that’s intended for your pet’s care, just in case, anything happens. That will ensure your pet is well taken care of or at least transitioned into a great home.
Q: What are the benefits to owning a pet as a senior?
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