The Cost of Pet Ownership

What is the estimated net worth of Grumpy Cat?

• $50 million

• $1 million

• Under $10 million

• Over $100 million

How much do Americans spend annually on their pets?

• More than $60 billion

• Over $100 billion

• About $30 billion

• Less than $10 billion

What percentage of cat and dog owners significantly underestimated the lifetime cost of their pet?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 98%

What is the average lifetime cost for dogs as estimated by the ASPCA?

• $20,000

• Less than $5,000

• $10,000

• Around $15,000

What is the average annual cost for owning a mid-sized dog?

• More than $3,000

• $800

• $2,000

• About $1,460

How much can adopting an animal from a shelter save you compared to buying one from a pet store or breeder?

• It costs more

• $1,000

• $50

• Hundreds of dollars

What is a benefit of pet ownership mentioned in the text?

• Better job opportunities

• Higher social status

• Increased wealth

• Improved mental and physical well-being

What do many people consider to be a more effective crime deterrent than burglar alarms?

• Fences

• Dog ownership

• Security cameras

• Motion sensors

What is the estimated average lifetime cost for cats according to the ASPCA?

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $12,500

• Less than $5,000

What is one way to have animal companionship without the financial commitment?

• Volunteering to foster an animal

• Hiring a pet for events

• Visiting a zoo

• Buying a purebred dog