Pet Adoption Cost Calculator
Calculate the complete cost of pet ownership with our comprehensive adoption cost calculator. Estimate first-year expenses including adoption fees, initial supplies, veterinary care, food, insurance, grooming, and preventive medications. Get accurate projections for 5-year, 10-year, and lifetime costs to help you budget responsibly before bringing a new pet into your home.
Bed, bowls, toys, carrier, collar, leash, litter box
First exam, vaccinations, spay/neuter if not included
Optional but recommended
Professional grooming or at-home supplies
Flea/tick prevention, heartworm medication
First Year Pet Costs:
Initial costs + (Monthly costs × 12)
Typical Breakdown:
• Adoption fee: $50-500
• Initial vet/supplies: $300-800
• Monthly food/care: $50-200
Annual ongoing: $600-2,400
Initial costs + (Monthly costs × 12)
Typical Breakdown:
• Adoption fee: $50-500
• Initial vet/supplies: $300-800
• Monthly food/care: $50-200
Annual ongoing: $600-2,400
Example: Adopting a dog
Adoption fee: $250
Initial vet/supplies: $500
Monthly costs: $100
First year = 250 + 500 + (100 × 12) = $1,950
Annual (year 2+) = $1,200
Adoption fee: $250
Initial vet/supplies: $500
Monthly costs: $100
First year = 250 + 500 + (100 × 12) = $1,950
Annual (year 2+) = $1,200
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📐 Formula
First Year Pet Costs:
Initial costs + (Monthly costs × 12)
Typical Breakdown:
• Adoption fee: $50-500
• Initial vet/supplies: $300-800
• Monthly food/care: $50-200
Annual ongoing: $600-2,400
Initial costs + (Monthly costs × 12)
Typical Breakdown:
• Adoption fee: $50-500
• Initial vet/supplies: $300-800
• Monthly food/care: $50-200
Annual ongoing: $600-2,400
📝 Example Calculation
Example: Adopting a dog
Adoption fee: $250
Initial vet/supplies: $500
Monthly costs: $100
First year = 250 + 500 + (100 × 12) = $1,950
Annual (year 2+) = $1,200
Adoption fee: $250
Initial vet/supplies: $500
Monthly costs: $100
First year = 250 + 500 + (100 × 12) = $1,950
Annual (year 2+) = $1,200