The question every parent asks themselves when their child is begging for this, this, this or that. "What's the cheapest thing that will make them happy?" (It's ok, don't feel guilty!)
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has come to your rescue with an assessment on how much each pet costs at a basic ( but very acceptable) level of care.
So the list from MOST expensive to LEAST expensive is....
1) Dogs( especially larger breeds)
2) Rabbit: their food is actually very expensive and they have special needs like a hutch, toys to keep its teeth healthy, a litter box, bedding, plenty of hay AND pelleted feed.
Annual care for a rabbit estimated at $730
3) Cats
Annual care for a cat estimated at $670
4) Birds: A small bird ( not including spaying or neutering) ranged in the 200s
5) Fish: The best bet! Heck, go to a carnival and you can get one for a dollar if you can get that darn ring around that coke bottle! While equipment for aquarium and such can cost $200, thier food only costs $20 a year.
