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Have you heard of the “pandemic puppy?” The pet adoption rates saw a sharp spike during COVID-19. After all, a furry friend would make the lockdown less lonely, right?

But – owning a pet comes with several financial responsibilities!

In this episode, Samantha Pietruszynski, an associate wealth advisor at Hightower Great Lakes, helps you navigate through life as a pet owner. Samantha shares her own experience in raising two pets, a cat and a dog, and discusses some of the major costs involved, both upfront and ongoing. She also provides several tips to help you budget for these costs so that you can make sure your pet gets everything it needs!

You will learn:

• Why Samantha is a big fan of adoption vs. buying from a breeder
• The importance of obedience training to avoid long-term behavioral issues
• How subscription services significantly cut down your ongoing costs like food and toys
• Ways to ensure that your pet gets a healthy amount of social interaction
• Reasons to get pet insurance as early as possible
• And more!

Tune in to better understand the financial implications of owning a pet!

Resources: Hightower Great Lakes: (219) 246-5370 | Tim Scannell on LinkedIn | Tscannell@hightoweradvisors.com | Samantha Pietruszynski on LinkedIn | Contact Samantha: (219) 246-5709 | Email: Spietruszynski@hightoweradvisors.com | Chewy | BarkBox | PupBox