Classroom Activity: Money

How much money do I need to spend each week to care for a pet? Visit a local pet store, veterinarian's office, library, or other information source and find out how much it would cost per week to take care of the pets listed in this chart. To find the total weekly cost 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

 

 

             
Grooming

 

 

             
Bedding

 

 

             
Boarding

 

 

             
Litter

 

 

             
Cleaning supplies

 

 

             
Other costs

 

 

             
TOTAL COST

 

 

             


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