“Such are the transcendental pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the son of mother Saci. He even delivered a dog simply by inducing it to chant the maha-mantra, Hare Krishna.”
Sri Caitanya-caritamrta: Antya-lila
by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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Vet Bills and the Priceless Pet: What’s a Practical Owner to Do?
By DAMON DARLIN | NEW YORK TIMES — […] Dr. Wilson took his calculations a step further. He found that among people who have a strong bond with their pet — did you know 5.8 million pet owners celebrate their pets’ birthdays? — the expenses more than double.
For instance, he found dog owners spend more on treats than on food. He said that the cost of caring for a medium-size dog can go as high as $100,000 for those who make man’s best friend their best friend.
He estimated that almost 40 percent of the cost of raising a medium-size dog went to health care. The percentage was slightly higher for big dogs; for a small dog, the health care costs were 33 percent.
Health care costs for a cat approach a quarter of total expenses. “The amazing thing is that not one of the people had a clue that this is what they are spending,” Dr. Wilson said of the pet owners in his informal survey.
This, he said, is evidence that owners need to insure their pets. “Stop thinking of it as a $500 dog, but as a $50,000 investment,” he said. Full Article
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