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> In some wealthier, western countries many people in their 20s and 30s can't afford to have a dog. How can anyone not afford a dog? They are free and don’t ea
by foogazi 7y ago
> In some wealthier, western countries many people in their 20s and 30s can't afford to have a dog.
How can anyone not afford a dog? They are free and don’t eat that much
- rinze 7y ago> They are free and don’t eat that much "Free" after veterinary costs and a bit of equipment. Plus the food. Let's say that's N dollars per month. That's the N dollars some people don't have. Or, if they have them, it can be seen as a failure of the current embodiment of capitalism: obviously someone is not extracting enough rents.
- EForEndeavour 7y agoFood is not the only cost of owning a dog. Vet bills alone can bankrupt an owner. Besides, you'll have a hard time giving a good life to a dog if you're working long hours or more than one job.