‘Want a dog? Too bad.’ When your job dictates your personal life. #WorkplaceReality #JobSearch #PetOwnership

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Dogs escape. Owners panic. You’re screwed. The hidden risks of pet-sitting gigs. #WorkLife #JobHunting #PetOwnership

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What Pet Ownership Really Costs in Australia: A Budget Guide for First-Time Owners Dogs cost $4,247 annually, cats $2,718. First-year expenses range $3,000-$6,000. Learn vet costs, insurance, food budgets and money-saving strategies for Australian pet owners.

What Pet Ownership Really Costs in Australia: A Budget Guide for First-Time Owners

#PetOwnership #AustralianPets #BudgetGuide #RSPCA #AusNews

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Vets and Pets: When Life Hates Budgets - Mini Thoughts We love our pets like family, but is your budget ready for them? Beyond the daily bowls of food and litter, the true cost of pet ownership often hides in the 'unplanned' veterinary visits and the realities of aging animals. Today, I’m breaking down the annual $1,890 'tax' of owning two cats and a dog, and why being financially prepared for a surprise $5,000 medical bill is the most loving thing you can do for your furry companions.

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#PersonalFinance #PetOwnership #Budgeting #RiskManagement #FinancialPlanning #minithoughts
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The Cost of Being a Pet Parent in 2026: What Australian Owners Really Spend Discover the real cost of pet ownership in Australia in 2026. A dog costs $3,218 yearly; 82% of owners struggle financially. Learn about vet costs and pet insurance options.

The Cost of Being a Pet Parent in 2026: What Australian Owners Really Spend

#PetOwnership #VetCosts #CostOfLiving #AusNews #PetInsurance #DogCare

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You've been in our lives a whole year, it couldn't get any better #petownership #cat

A newer ethics set is: environment first, human children second, innocent humans third, owner fourth, livestock fifth, property sixth, and the animal in question last.

#ethics #controversial #animals #petownership

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Pet Ownership, Depression, Anxiety, Well-Being, and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Background: Depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns among older adults and can negatively affect their well-being. Pet ownership has been proposed as a potential protective factor, but inconsistencies remain in the current literature. Objective: The study aims to compare symptoms of depression, anxiety, and levels of psychological well-being between older pet owners and non-pet owners. Additionally, we compared the cognitive functioning and cognitive reserve between these two groups of older individuals. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 215 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥59 years (M = 69.13, SD = 6.89). Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS-M), Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire (CRIq), Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF), Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15), and Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Data were collected via video calls through WhatsApp and analyzed using the JASP software. Group comparisons (pet owners vs. non-owners) were conducted using the Mann-Whitney U test, followed by rank-biserial correlation for effect sizes (α = .05). Results: The sample consisted of 114 (53.0%) elderly pet owners and 101 (46.9%) elderly individuals who did not own pets. Among the pet owners, 77% were female, and 57% were married or in common-law marriages. In the non-pet owners’ group, 71% were female, and 46% were married or in common-law marriages. Pet owners showed lower depression symptoms (GDS-15: M = 2.33 vs. 3.00 non-owners; U = 4714, p = .02; rb = −0.18, 95% CI [–0.326, –0.028]), indicating a small effect. No significant group differences were observed for anxiety (GAI: M = 5.33 vs. 4.92, p = .52), psychological well-being (MHC-SF: M = 68.21 vs. 67.46, p = .43), cognitive performance (TICS-M: M = 24.74 vs. 24.30, p = .60), or cognitive reserve (CRIq: M = 123.82 vs. 123.28, p = .95). Conclusions: Pet owners’ group presents fewer symptoms of depression in comparison to the non-pet owners’ group. Although no differences were observed in anxiety, well-being, cognitive functioning, or cognitive reserve, these findings suggest that pet companionship correlates with better emotional outcomes in later life. Future longitudinal studies are needed to clarify causal pathways and to examine whether the frequency and quality of interactions with pets influence these outcomes.

JMIR Formative Res: Pet Ownership, Depression, Anxiety, Well-Being, and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study #PetOwnership #MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #AnxietyRelief #CognitiveHealth

Scary as heck. I keep hearing horror stories of people in Florida unleashing their exotic and invasive pets upon the wilderness. Somebody ought to start fighting for better legislation. #Florida #SouthFlorida #USA #Aquarium #Pets #PetOwnership #IrresponsibleBadPetOwners #Environment #Conservationism

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"The ongoing issue of stray and abandoned animals in Queensland is being worsened by the practice of rehoming animals from rescue centres without mandatory desexing. This results in preventable breeding, increased stray populations, pressure on local councils and rescue organisations, and negative impacts on community safety and animal welfare. Desexing prior to adoption is a proven, humane, and effective measure to reduce overpopulation and improve outcomes for animals and the community."

Animal lovers... if you are in QLD, please consider signing this petition to make desexing of animals mandatory before adoption. If you're not in QLD, sharing on your feed will help. Thx

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#AnimalWelfare #Cats #Dogs #Pets #Queensland #Brisbane #PetOwnership

Pet Ethics Thread | Controversial Edition
#Pets #Controversial #PTBoO #PuttingThingsBackintoOrder #Dogs #Cats #Dogmom #Catmom #Dogdads #pitmomma #Philosophy #petownership

Can you Have a Mole as a Pet? The Shocking Truth - Animal Sound No, keeping a mole as a pet is not a good idea. Even if you’re thinking about getting more pets and want something unique, moles need underground tunnels

Thinking about an unusual pet? Moles certainly fit the bill! While not for everyone,
theanimalsound.com/mole-as-a-pet/.
#PetCommunity, #AnimalLovers, #PetOwnership, #AnimalRescue, #HappyPets

You either get a purebred as a status symbol (that's the tradition, you don't have to follow it) or a mixed breed for the purpose of work. #pets #petownership #PetCult #PetCults #syp&etus #PTBiO #PuttingThingsBackintoOrder

Heads up! Dog laws. #Switzerland #Australia #Dogs #PetOwnership #Worldnews #Travel

Laura was uncertain about whether to adopt a cat, until she met Giles It took me a long time to decide to get a cat, and just as long to adopt after I had decided. When I saw Giles, any lingering uncertainties I had disappeared. 

Laura was uncertain about whether to adopt a cat, until she met Giles #pets #cats #petownership

Dog ownership during adolescence alters the microbiota and improves mental health Microbiome; Psychology

Did you know tolders' furry friends can reshape their ower's microbiome and doing so improve their mental health? This is part of the conclusion of this study #petownership #mentalhealth
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The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.

The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog #Science #EarthSciences #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #Sustainability #PetOwnership

The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.

The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog #Science #EarthSciences #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #Sustainability #PetOwnership

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Social Cohesion, Mental Well-Being, and the Role of Smart Technology and Pet Ownership Among Social Housing Residents: Cross-Sectional Cohort Study Background: Smart technology has been shown to have varied effects on social cohesion and mental wellbeing. There has been very little research on associations between pet ownership and social cohesion and wellbeing. Objective: We sought to explore this in a sample of social housing occupants in Cornwall, UK. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that collected data on people’s living environment, health and wellbeing. Participants were social housing residents in Cornwall, UK. We used regression analyses to explore associations between people’s ownership of smart technology and pets, and their reported levels of social cohesion and mental wellbeing. Results: There were no statistically significant associations between social cohesion and ownership of either smart technology or pets. Unadjusted regressions for wellbeing showed an association with owning a smartphone. However, after adjusting for age, gender and SES, this effect was no longer significant. Those who owned any smart technology and those who owned a games console had significantly higher levels of wellbeing, after adjusting for age, gender and SES; the effect held after social cohesion was added to the model. Owning two or more dogs was associated with lower levels of wellbeing. Conclusions: Previous research suggests that the beneficial effects of smart technology are context-dependent, and our results support that. There are limited data on pet ownership and social cohesion or wellbeing: our data suggest there is not a strong relationship.

JMIR Formative Res: Social Cohesion, Mental Well-Being, and the Role of Smart Technology and Pet Ownership Among Social Housing Residents: Cross-Sectional Cohort Study #SocialCohesion #MentalWellbeing #SmartTechnology #PetOwnership #SocialHousing

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Is Pet Ownership Just for the Rich? Is Pet Ownership Only for the Rich? Rising Vet Costs, Shutdown & Global Conflicts | Karel Cast 25-124 Pets bring joy, comfort, and real health benefits to our lives—but are they becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership: from veterinary bills to pet insurance that now runs $100–$250 per month. With MARS Inc. (yes, the candy company) owning nearly half of U.S. veterinary clinics, is the system stacked against everyday pet owners? Why isn’t there public support for families struggling to keep their beloved companions healthy? We also cover day two of the U.S. government shutdown, Trump’s collapsing approval ratings, and the frustrating lack of strong leadership from Democrats. Plus, a terror attack at a synagogue in England raises global questions about hate, compassion, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. How do we balance outrage at hate crimes with accountability for state violence and innocent lives lost? Join Karel for a bold, unfiltered conversation on pets, politics, and the price of compassion. 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 👉 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker & more. 📺 Clips on TikTok & Instagram. #KarelCast, #PetOwnership, #VetCosts, #PetInsurance, #MARS, #GovernmentShutdown, #TrumpApproval, #USPolitics, #Democrats, #VeterinaryCare, #PetParents, #CostOfLiving, #AnimalLovers, #BreakingNews, #GlobalConflicts, #SynagogueAttack, #GazaCrisis, #PodcastClips, #OutrageCulture, #PoliticalCommentary https://youtube.com/live/an8FBFdFiug

📣 New Podcast! "Is Pet Ownership Just for the Rich?" on @Spreaker #animallovers #breakingnews #costofliving #democrats #gazacrisis #globalconflicts #governmentshutdown #karelcast #mars #outrageculture #petinsurance #petownership #petparents #podcastclips #politicalcommentary #synagogueattack

Pet Owner Struggles with Rising Vet Bills and Insurance Costs Alison, a pet owner from Northamptonshire, is facing significant financial strain due to the rising costs of caring for her pets, which include two dogs, seven rabbits, and three guinea pigs.

Pet Owner Struggles with Rising Vet Bills and Insurance Costs killbait.com/en/pet-owner... #society #vetbills #petownership #costofliving

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Edward Horvath advocates for spaying efforts to support no-kill shelter for wolf dogs Horvath urges spaying and neutering initiatives to manage wolf dog population.

Edward Horvath's heartfelt plea for a no-kill shelter and spaying initiatives has ignited a passionate conversation about animal welfare in Clearlake.

Learn more here!

#ClearlakeLakeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #AnimalControl #CommunityEngagement #ClearlakeAnimalWelfare #PetOwnership

Council Member Proposes Revised Pet Ownership Rules to Simplify Livestock Regulations Council member suggests allowing four pets regardless of species to streamline enforcement.

Huntington is rethinking its animal regulations, proposing a bold plan to allow residents to keep four pets of any kind—will this simplify pet ownership or spark more debate?

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#UT #CitizenPortal #CommunityEnforcement #ZoningReform #PetOwnership

City Council Considers Community Survey on Dog Waste Management Policies Council members discuss issuing a survey to gather community opinions on dog waste.

Hideout's Town Council is taking steps to shape pet regulations, including leash laws and dog waste management, but they need your voice to guide the way!

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#HideoutWasatchCounty #UT #PublicPolicy #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #PetOwnership

Ahhh, the yearly spreading of the diatomaceous earth...my least favorite annual occurance.

#petownership #fleas #pestcontrol #cats #dogs