Taking care of Fido and Fluffy when you can't4 of 9Taking care of Fido and Fluffy when you can't -- Overnight boarding dogs: $14 to $39 (and more) per night. -- Overnight boarding cats: $9 to $15 (and more) per night. -- Doggie daycare: $12 per day. Add more for play sessions. -- Pet sitting: $16 for a half-hour visit to include feeding, potty breaks, medicine if needed, love and attention. Additional walks $5 per 15 minutes.Per year averages -- Cats: $255. -- Dogs: $273.Sources: Stone Henge Kennels and Williamsburg Pet Resort, Williamsburg, Va.; Lucky Dog Enterprises, Colorado Springs, Colo.; American Pet Products Association.The fine print: Boarding prices will vary by region, time of year and by the size of the dog. Some kennels offer a discount for the second dog in the family. Any facility that describes itself as a resort might be more costly. Related Articles:Calculate lunch savingsGrocery pricing secretsCalculate your savingsRelated Links:Cut your commuting costsFrugal wedding secretsSlice the barbecue budget advertisement
Taking care of Fido and Fluffy when you can't -- Overnight boarding dogs: $14 to $39 (and more) per night. -- Overnight boarding cats: $9 to $15 (and more) per night. -- Doggie daycare: $12 per day. Add more for play sessions. -- Pet sitting: $16 for a half-hour visit to include feeding, potty breaks, medicine if needed, love and attention. Additional walks $5 per 15 minutes.
Per year averages -- Cats: $255. -- Dogs: $273.
Sources: Stone Henge Kennels and Williamsburg Pet Resort, Williamsburg, Va.; Lucky Dog Enterprises, Colorado Springs, Colo.; American Pet Products Association.
The fine print: Boarding prices will vary by region, time of year and by the size of the dog. Some kennels offer a discount for the second dog in the family. Any facility that describes itself as a resort might be more costly.
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