Cat vs. Dog? The Economic Dilemma Team 5 Jessica Goodheart: Motivational Counselor Kristy Clark: Graphic Designer Nishel Baswell: Secretarial Accomplice

What We Are Doing? Is it more economical to own a cat or a dog?

Considerations Average life span Average vet bills over the life time Average cost to purchase –Pound Cost –Pet Store Cost –Average age at purchase Shot Records (Recommend) Average Grooming Average Training Cost Average Property Damage: Angry Neighbors Average Property Maintenance –Including Clean Up Average Monthly Expenses Licensing Fees for Dogs or Cats Average Boarding Fees/Vacation Payments

4 Scenario Human: –Works 40 hours a week –Makes $65,000 a year initially –4% raise per year –25 years of age when the dog or cat is obtained –House: Yard: 1500 ft 2 Flooring: ½ Carpet, ½ Tile Furniture: Moderate

Scenario Cat: Medium Size –Average Age: 13 –Average Weight: 9 lb –Hair Length: Medium –Indoor/Outdoor –2 Meals/Day Dog: Medium Size –Average Age: 13 –Average Weight: 40 lb –Hair Length: Medium –Indoor/Outdoor –2 Meals/Day

Resources For the Data: Personal Experiences Professional Opinions Interviews Internet For the Analysis: Textbook Lecture Notes and Presentations

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