Pets
As proud furbaby parents, my wife and I have first-hand experience with the challenges and of course joy that comes with pet ownership. I document some of our experiences along with reviews of the products/services we use.
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Lemonade Pet Insurance Review (2026): Policy Options & What’s Covered
Updated on February 4, 2026 Pets have always been an important part of many American families. Yet, I don’t think I’d ever really considered the idea of purchasing insurance for a dog or cat until I learned that Lemonade was adding it as an option. Cut to a mere month after when my wife and…
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PupRing Review: Is it Legit? Worth It?
Since my wife and I got our dog Rigby, we’ve slowly but surely come to fit every stereotype of a modern pet owner. Yes, 90% of the photos on my phone are of her. My wife and I constantly send each other videos of dogs that remind us of Rigby. And somehow our dog spends…
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Making a Pet Insurance Claim: My Experience with Lemonade
When we got our dog Rigby in 2022, a pet insurance policy was one of the first purchases we made. Thankfully, it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that we actually had to use it. What was the process of filing a pet insurance claim and getting paid out like? Let’s take a look at…
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Costs of Pet Ownership: More of Our Actual Expenses with a Dog
Back in 2021, my wife and I decided to add a dog to our family. After a lengthy search, that summer, we brought Rigby home. Soon thereafter, I shared a post detailing the expenses we’d encountered as new pet owners. Now, as we mull the idea of potentially getting a “sibling” for Rigby, we’ve been…
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Is the Cost of Dog Training Worth It? My Experience and Thoughts
Nearly two years ago, my wife and I welcomed a four-legged friend to our family. Over her first few months with us, our dog Rigby has made tremendous growth as it pertains to getting used to our home, adjusting to our routines, and even basic things such as walking on a leash. While part of…
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Good (and Bad) Habits I’ve Gained Since Getting a Dog
Editor’s note: This article was first published in October 2022. We’re republishing it here on Money@30 as part of my new Pets series. It’s now been six weeks since my wife and I brought home our dog, Rigby. With this being the first pet either of us has had in our adult lives, I’m sure you…
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The Cost of Pet Ownership: Our Actual Expenses with a New Dog (So Far)
Editor’s note: This article was first published in August 2022. We’re republishing it here on Money@30 as part of my new Pets series. Last week, my wife and I welcomed a new member to our family as we brought home a pup we’ve decided to name Rigby (in case you were wondering, our friends have…
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Lessons Learned from My International Dog Sitting Adventure
A few months back, I wrote a post sharing that my wife and I were considering adopting a dog while also recounting some of costs we were totaling up as we furthered our research. Well, thanks to some unexpected travels, our plans to get a pup of our own have been delayed. But, in the…
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6 Costs to Consider Before Deciding to Get a Pet
Are you considering becoming a pet owner? There are many benefits to being a “pet parent,” not the least of which is the strong bond you form with your animal. Unfortunately taking care of a pet can also come with some major costs you’ll need to plan for ahead of time. With that, here are…