Judy
Lab/Whippet mix adopted from shelter
Owner: Walt Hutchens

Judy was adopted in Baltimore and lived her first year near Washington, DC, one of the most expensive places to live in the US. As luck would have it, she had an ongoing medical problem.

Adoption fee $75
Bowls, leash, collar, toys, ID tag, toys, brush, bed, flea spray $127
Initial vet visit $50
Dog food $144
Heartworm preventive $50
Crate $90
Training book & obedience class $85
Tattoo & registration $50
Rabies shot $25
Vet (spay, hospitalization) $311
Vet (diarrhea) $70
Vet/prescription diet for stomach problems $50
Vet (follow up) $15
Vet (various tests for diarrhea problems) $70
Vet (eye infection, heartworm check) $75
Vet (diarrhea) $67
Vet (worming, antibiotics) $75

Total for first year $1429

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