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Delaware Is The Most Expensive State To Own A Dog In

Author Justin Franiak
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Pettable has released a study saying Delaware is the most expensive state to own a dog in.

According to the people at Pettable ” The average new dog owner pays around $1,750 in ownership expenses, and some residents will pay nearly $3,000 per year.”

The average cost of owning a dog in Delaware for the year is $2,864.

The cost is broken down like this:

Food: $1,609 per year

Pet Insurance: $548 per year

Vet Office Visit: $67 per year
Vaccines & Spay/Neuter Service: $640
The state of Idaho was the cheapest state to own a dog in. Dog owners should expect to pay $1,232 a year while taking care of a pupper.
Quick math says that it costs $1,632 more to take own a dog in Delaware compared to the cheapest state in Idaho.
The study also found:
  • On average, Delaware residents pay $2,864 in dog ownership costs–the highest in the United States.
  • Residents in Idaho, the cheapest state for dog owners, typically pay $1,232 in dog ownership costs.
  • Vet visits in New York typically cost $77 per year, the highest in the United States, while Arkansas residents usually pay $51.
  • Dog food in Delaware costs over $200 more per year than in Massachusetts, the second most expensive state.

The average cost of owning a dog in Pennsylvania is $1,819, in New Jersey it costs $1,820, and in Maryland $2,066.

A full breakdown of costs can be found here.

The people at Pettable do say to not just make decisions for your pet based on price point. They go on to say “make choices about what is best for the dog, and conduct thorough research of dog breeds and their needs beforehand. Proper planning will make it easier for you and your pet to live a long and happy life together. You will be at peace if your pet’s insurance is updated and your pet routinely visits the vet.”

Pettable has released a study saying Delaware is the most expensive state to own a dog in.

These Delaware Fast Food Joints Have Treats For Your Dog

These Delaware Fast Food Joints Have Treats For Your Dog

It’s true that plenty of restaurants in Delaware go above and beyond to serve up delicious eats for their human customers – but now they’re taking things one step further by offering treats for your dog.

While most dogs have probably tried the famous Pup Cup from Starbucks, some of these other treats aren’t as well known.  My dog LOVES pup cups.  She eats it up so fast and then the small cup is left hanging on her little nose.  It’s too cute!  She will be pumped to know there are other places we can go now too!

Unfortunately, these specialty treats are usually only available upon request so you’ll have to ask when stopping for a bite with your pup.  They really should add these items to the menu.  Why do we have to guess?

I wonder if there are other places with options for dogs?  Why is it on trend to keep these treats a secret?  This is why we have to spoil our pets ourselves.

So, where are these fast food joints with treats for our pups?  Reader’s Digest put together a list and these are the places here in Delaware.

  • Dairy Queen

    Your dog will go nuts for a Pup Cup. It’s a mini sundae with Dairy Queen’s vanilla soft serve, topped with a dog biscuit.

  • Sonic

    It makes sense that Sonic would be a pet-friendly restaurant, since you never even step foot inside. You order and eat in your car or at an outdoor dining area. If you have your pet with you, they’ll often bring you a doggie treat so you won’t have to eat alone.

  • Dunkin’

    Some Dunkin’ locations offer puppy lattes, or a Cup for Pup,  a small cup of whipped cream.

  • Ben & Jerry’s

    Frozen treats made specially for dogs

  • Shake Shack

    The Pooch-ini is a custom-made dessert consisting of dog biscuits, peanut butter sauce and vanilla custard.  Reader’s Digest says you can also ask for a Bag O’Bones, which is five ShackBurger dog biscuits in a convenient doggy bag.

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  • Chick-fil-A

    Just ask for a treat at the window.  They’ve been known to have them

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