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Originally Posted by Deviaant
It’s been a year since I had to put my Stella down. I’m ready to open my heart and home again to a puppy. I used to show dogs and used to be active in the ckc. However this time around I don’t intend to show my dog at all so I’ve decided to adopt a pup from AARCS.
I’m not new to dogs however I’m new to adoption and questions of lineage and whatnot. And it’s been years since I’ve had a new pup.
I was considering pet insurance, I used to think it was a stupid idea but I’m not so sure now. Anybody have any experience with pet insurance? Any other advice about adopting a puppy?
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It was shocking how expensive pet insurance was when I was looking for my now-13 months old. I was thinking I could find something for maybe $30/month, but all the quotes this time around came in at $150-180 a month--I think even through Costco.
I asked my vet's opinion on it last time I saw him, and he said aside from price, it's a fight with insurance companies over everything (we were specifically talking about a surgery my dog had on his leg six months ago.)
My older dog had insurance the first few years I had him. I can't remember what it cost, but it sure as hell wasn't $160. More like $30 11, 12, maybe 13 years ago. The peace of mind was nice, but I never used it. He of course had all his problems after I dropped it.