When we talk about the cost of a pet, it’s about more than the “price of admission.”  Whether you pick up your dog from a specialized breeder or choose to adopt, both can cost you a fortune. I was just joking with my husband about how much our Mini Sheepadoodle, Lucy, actually costs us, but the joke isn’t that funny; she is a financial strain, and I wouldn’t trade her for anything.  I’d even go into debt for her, and that’s the main issue. For the average American household, a single cat or dog