Cat vs. Dog? The Economic Dilemma

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Cat vs. Dog?The Economic Dilemma

• Team 5
• Jessica Goodheart Motivational Counselor
• Kristy Clark Graphic Designer
• Nishel Baswell Secretarial Accomplice

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What We Are Doing?

• Is it more economical to own a cat or a dog?

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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

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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 ft2
• Flooring ½ Carpet, ½ Tile
• Furniture Moderate

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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

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Resources

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

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Any Questions?

• Thank You