How much does it cost to care for a new pet? Visit a local pet store, veterinarian's office, library, or other information source and find out how much it would cost to buy the items and services listed in the chart. To find the total costs for each animal, fill in each space on the chart that applies to that animal, and then add up each column.
| DOG | CAT | HAMSTER | GUINEA PIG | HORSE | RABBIT | BIRD | FISH | |
| Food |
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| Water/food dishes |
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| Cage |
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| Bedding |
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| Tank/equipment |
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| Toys |
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| License |
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| I.D. Tags |
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| Checkup/shots |
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| Spay/neuter |
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| Collar/leash |
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| Cleaning supplies |
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| Litter box |
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| TOTAL COST |
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