How much does your pet cost you?

The aim is to encourage people to look after their pets responsibly while also highlighting the benefits of pets in people’s lives. Do you have a furry friend in the family?

Harp and Crown CU members' pet choices

From our recent survey responses the top 5 pets owned by our members are dogs (53%), cats (17%), horses (3%), aquatic (2%), and farm animals (2%). Only 1% of our members have a hamster/guinea pig/rabbit. 10% of our members own other pets such as budgies, reptiles, ferrets, and insects.

BUT how much does your pet cost you?

The average costs incurred of owning a dog over its lifetime range from £5,200 to £15,700!

Average Annual Costs for a Pet:

• Buying a pet £100-£2000.
• Pet insurance could be anywhere around £150-£500.
• Pet food between £200-£400.
• Vaccinations £50-£150.
• Surgery £1500-£5000

If you have a pet, why not use your Harp and Crown CU account to save up and fund them? Whether that be for day-to-day essentials like food, water bowls etc or as an emergency fund for vet bills.

Get in touch today!

Email creditunion@harpandcrown.co.uk or phone 028 9068 5198. 

“Save regularly and borrow only what you need.”