Pets in BA

[IntlMama]

How many of you have pets and what kinds? I see so many dog walkers in the city, it makes me wonder if EVERYONE has a dog! I would love to adopt one of the kitties from the jardin botanico.

Do you think having a pet here is any more expensive than in the US?

 

[MizzMarr]

I have a cat, adopted from the street. She's amazing, and she barely constitutes an expense. We buy the Royal Canin food for her which is nice quality, but honestly she might cost around $50 pesos a month at most. Occasional vet checks included. Definitely cheaper than in the States. Cost aside, I wouldn't trade her for the world--just make sure if you DO adopt that you plan to keep!

 

[Sleuth]

We have two rescued dogs. It is a LOT, LOT, LOT cheaper to have a pet here than in the US. I used to pay U$S 80 just to walk in the door of the vet in NYC, and here in a year I would never spend that much.

One of our rescued dogs had to have surgery on her leg to repair a break. It was $1100 pesos. In the US that would be the starting price in dollars.