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I have a dog and two cats. I personally think the money spent is about the same (dog food vs. cat food and cat litter), but each species brings their own pluses and minuses to the table.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd be the crazy cat lady all day everyday and twice on Sundays. This is mainly due to the fact that I don't have to worry about working long hours or being gone for a couple of days with the gatos. All I really have to do is make sure the food dispenser is good, cat box is cleaned, and a good amount of water left. With the dog, I have to worry about outside breaks and traveling; she's either going with me or to a kennel, which costs money.
All my babies had their first shots and were spayed/neutered before I got them (thank you! Humane Society). I chose not to declaw the cats, and have invested in homemade scratching posts (which are way cheaper than the store bought kind).
As far as what's cheaper...probably the full grown cat. But kittens aren't too bad, and they bring the cuteness, and the goofiness that you don't find in the adults.
If I had to choose between the two, I'd be the crazy cat lady all day everyday and twice on Sundays. This is mainly due to the fact that I don't have to worry about working long hours or being gone for a couple of days with the gatos. All I really have to do is make sure the food dispenser is good, cat box is cleaned, and a good amount of water left. With the dog, I have to worry about outside breaks and traveling; she's either going with me or to a kennel, which costs money.
All my babies had their first shots and were spayed/neutered before I got them (thank you! Humane Society). I chose not to declaw the cats, and have invested in homemade scratching posts (which are way cheaper than the store bought kind).
As far as what's cheaper...probably the full grown cat. But kittens aren't too bad, and they bring the cuteness, and the goofiness that you don't find in the adults.
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