Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:55     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:Obviously times are turbulent and I am looking to cut expenses. One big expense in our house is our dog. She is large breed and I go through a $75 bag of food every 2.5 weeks. Add on vet bills and boarding (which we could cut since we aren't going anywhere) I think we should think about rehoming or returning her to the shelter. Anybody else thinking of doing this?

We have 3 kids who we have to feed and an extra $140 a month would be helpful.


The kids are costing you more, now and in the long run. Feed the kids to the dog.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:55     Subject: Re:Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:Not to mention following the animal around picking up its excrement. yuck.


A whole thread for this topic:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1260108.page
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:53     Subject: Re:Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Yes.

Also:

- saved shower water is great for cup o’noodles or is it cup a noodles

- off husband for life insurance

- worms are protein

Keep at it, OP.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:40     Subject: Re:Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why people have dogs. They are expensive, smelly and take a lot of time. I'd rehome the dog.


Omg...yes! Many are not ready to take care of another family member it is a life changing experience. Many don't learn how to train their dogs either. Not sure if it is a fad, a security reason, or simply because "it's cute" that they keep a dog around.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:35     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Lmao the dog

Maam, go touch grass.

Eating out, shopping, subscriptions, turning off lights, vacations, kids spending, entertainment, gifting


Out of all the things you gonna get rid of the dog πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

+1
Have you thought about how it will go over with your kids? β€œWe are suddenly too poor to have a dog now (which they will question), and we should have thought of that before we got it, so we have to get rid of it now. No more family member, guys”


Seriously. Talk about fodder for future therapy. They'll also probably blame themselves, "i would have rather not gone to Disney than give up Fido!"
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:27     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:Lmao the dog

Maam, go touch grass.

Eating out, shopping, subscriptions, turning off lights, vacations, kids spending, entertainment, gifting


Out of all the things you gonna get rid of the dog πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

+1
Have you thought about how it will go over with your kids? β€œWe are suddenly too poor to have a dog now (which they will question), and we should have thought of that before we got it, so we have to get rid of it now. No more family member, guys”
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:20     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Gross.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:20     Subject: Re:Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Not to mention following the animal around picking up its excrement. yuck.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:19     Subject: Re:Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
I don't understand why people have dogs. They are expensive, smelly and take a lot of time. I'd rehome the dog.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:19     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I will refrain from telling you what I really think about you.
Just buy cheaper dog food, and quit wasting money on other crap you buy such as eating out, fast food, junk food, overuse of electricity, air condition, etc.


OP - I can't buy cheaper dog food. Dog has very very sensitive stomach and can only tolerate this dog food. Its expensive as hell. We are trying to cut things pretty bare bones but still try and you know feed our 3 kids and let them have some normal childhood.


You need to do what's best for your family, OP.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:17     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
I rehomed our family pet and not a day goes by that I don't regret it. I thought I didn't have a choice but we could have done it if I had waited a few years.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:17     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Lmao the dog

Maam, go touch grass.

Eating out, shopping, subscriptions, turning off lights, vacations, kids spending, entertainment, gifting


Out of all the things you gonna get rid of the dog πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:16     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Anonymous wrote:I will refrain from telling you what I really think about you.
Just buy cheaper dog food, and quit wasting money on other crap you buy such as eating out, fast food, junk food, overuse of electricity, air condition, etc.


OP - I can't buy cheaper dog food. Dog has very very sensitive stomach and can only tolerate this dog food. Its expensive as hell. We are trying to cut things pretty bare bones but still try and you know feed our 3 kids and let them have some normal childhood.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:15     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
I will refrain from telling you what I really think about you.
Just buy cheaper dog food, and quit wasting money on other crap you buy such as eating out, fast food, junk food, overuse of electricity, air condition, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2025 18:12     Subject: Reducing spending due to uncertain economic times
Obviously times are turbulent and I am looking to cut expenses. One big expense in our house is our dog. She is large breed and I go through a $75 bag of food every 2.5 weeks. Add on vet bills and boarding (which we could cut since we aren't going anywhere) I think we should think about rehoming or returning her to the shelter. Anybody else thinking of doing this?

We have 3 kids who we have to feed and an extra $140 a month would be helpful.