Hamburg, May 10, 2021 – Many people still want a dog. Some consequences: The illegal puppy trade is booming and the asking prices on online platforms are higher than ever before. But in addition to the currently exploding acquisition costs, many forget the follow-up costs for an animal. The global foundation for animal welfare has listed possible costs that can arise over the course of a dog’s life. The animal protection organization appeals to future
Dog owners to think intensively about the financial support in addition to the educational responsibility and the high expenditure of time.
According to research by , the average price for a puppy on eBay classifieds has increased by 100 percent compared to 2019: in March 2021 it was 1,700 euros, in November 2019 it was still 840 euros. After the purchase, there are also additional costs for the dog’s life. Annual should
Dog owners can expect to pay between 1,090 and 3,450 euros: initial purchases such as baskets, leashes and accessories, as well as chipping and registration, can cost up to 500 euros. For species-appropriate and healthy feed, up to 1,500 euros should be budgeted annually. Veterinarian costs must also be taken into account, but are difficult to predict: vaccinations, flea and tick protection as well as general controls are fixed. For this are annually around
600 euros due. If the animal comes from illegal breeding, the new owners can quickly face enormous veterinary costs in the four or even five-digit range.