[AndysFather]

When you start to pick out a new pet, please make sure you take into consideration the cost of vet bills which include flea prevention and heartworm prevention. The responsibility of taking care of an animal is as much a part of having a pet as picking out the cutest puppy.

[Cricket]

A lot of people don't take that into consideration when they see that sweet little puppy or kitty. I think that's why so many wind up in the animal shelter after the "cute" factor goes away.