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Not this time.

This time I’m talking actual dollars and cents.

How much does it cost to bring a dog into your life?

A few weeks back, I shared the story of a couple whose puppy suffered a serious medical trauma. Unbeknownst to them, the pup was napping behind the wheel of the husband’s van, which was parked in the driveway. When the man backed up, he ran over the pup. Multiple surgeries and two years’ worth of intensive time and therapy later, the dog was a happy, leaping, bounding furry miracle of modern medicine. But the costs were enormous.

This is an extreme example, but the reality is: Stuff happens. Be prepared.

The annual cost of caring for a dog varies according to size, breed and the individual dog. Smaller dogs eat less, so your food costs will be lower. Pureproduction bred dogs are known to have more health problems HRS: 1 MIN: 45 because of their narrower gene pool, which means you could end stamp up spending more on medication and AdVenture Media veterinary visits than you would with a Heinz 57. And you’re going to pay more to board a Newfoundland than you would to board a Yorkie.

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-- about $1200 for a small to medium-sized dog;

-- about $1500 for a large dog.

Multiply the appropriate number by 12 to 16 years (small dogs typically live longer than large dogs), and you have a good idea of what it will cost to share your life with a dog.

These averages include the real and enduring costs of food, recurring medical, toys and treats, licensing, grooming, health insurance and miscellaneous supplies such as food and water bowls, leashes, collars, crates and bedding, which do not necessarily require replacement annually.

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and understandable information on the diagnosis, CASEY’S CORNER (from page 9) treatment plan, side effects, and chance of recur Your dog’s first year will likely exceed the anrence. As a consequence, many primary care physicians cede all care to the main cancer therapist, who nual average, as this year brings the one-time initial may be a surgeon, a medical oncologist or a radiocosts of the adoption or the purchase price of the dog, therapist. plus the spay or neuter procedure, initial shots, micro With no one in charge, screening may be chipping, ID tags and training. either overzealous or inaccurate, and the manage A few of these expenses can be eliminated Dr. David Lipschitz ment of other medical problems may be inadequate. with some good old-fashioned DIY. Bathe your dog at On occasion, a side effect from the treatment (for home, brush his coat and teeth regularly, and learn to example, heart damage caused by certain chemoclip his nails yourself, and you’ll save a pretty penny therapy drugs) may be missed or not appropriately on grooming. Socialize your dog properly from an earmonitored. It is not surprising that numerous reports ly age, and teach him good manners, and you’ll find have shown that fewer than half of primary care he’s welcome at the homes of friends and family when providers feel comfortable monitoring their patients you need to leave town. This could save you money on for potential late side effects of cancer therapy.

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Finally, health insurance is optional. There advocacy group recommends that cancer survicancer survivors, and that number will likely double are pros and cons to buying health insurance for your vors be given a detailed and easy-to-understand in the next few decades as the population ages. dog. Do some research and discuss it with your vet care plan that promotes patient understanding and

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I’m always puzzled when people differentiate between Social Security disability benefits and “regular Social Security.” Does that mean that the Social Security disability program is some kind of “irregular” benefit? The answer to that question is “no.” Social Security disability is a regular Social Security benefit, just like the retirement program.

So, now let me clarify the difference between Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.

First, let’s discuss Social Security. Most people in this country understand how it works. You have a job, you pay taxes, and that’s what qualifies you for monthly benefits.

There are basically three parts to the Social Security program: retirement benefits, disability benefits, and survivor benefits. You get Social Security retirement benefits once you are 62 or older.

Your family (usually a spouse and minor children) get Social Security survivor benefits if you die. And you get Social Security disability benefits if you become disabled before reaching retirement age.

So, the Social Security disability program is just one kind of Social Security benefit. People who get Social Security disability benefits have worked and paid taxes. They just didn’t stay healthy enough to make it to retirement age. In effect, a Social Security disability benefit is like “disability retirement.”

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Here’s another way to look at it. If Bill Gates became disabled tomorrow, he would qualify for Social Security disability benefits because he’s worked and paid taxes. But he would never ever be eligible for SSI because he certainly isn’t poor. * * *

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I am 60 years old and have already retired. But I wasn’t planning to apply for my Social Security benefits until I am 66. However, someone told me that if I haven’t worked in the five years prior to applying for Social Security, I won’t be able to get benefits. Is this true?

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There is a recent work requirement for the Social Security disability program. Specifically, the law says you must have worked in five of the last 10 years before filing for Social Security disability benefits.

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but that subsequent marriage has ended; and IF you are at least 60 years old and not working; or IF you are working but not making much more than $14,000 per year; or IF you are working full time but are at least age 66; and IF you are not due higher benefits on your own Social Security record, then you possibly might be due divorced widow’s benefits from your ex husband’s account.

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Loosen up by swinging two clubs together and take some slow, full swings to stretch the exact muscles you use in your swing. Once you feel you are loose enough to hit a small bucket, start with your sand wedge and then work up to the driver. Again, you are simply trying to identify which ball flight you will be playing that day, and not wear yourself out before reaching the first tee box.

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