47New owner advicePet insurance at 3yo rescue — worth it or self-insure?Quotes are $55–90/mo for accident+illness with $500 deductible. Nico had unknown history — no pre-existing paperwork issues yet. For those who claimed: did it pay off? For those who didn't: how much do you keep in the vet fund?Rrescue_sam·about 1 month·0 replies·895 views
39New owner adviceRealistic monthly cost for a medium dog in 2025 — trying to budget before we commitRenting, no kids. Estimating for a 30–45 lb dog: food, vet (wellness), preventatives, daycare 1x week, toys, grooming. Chicago prices. What do you actually spend all-in, not best-case Pinterest budget?Cchris_apartment·29 days·2 replies·728 views
26New owner adviceFirst vet visit with a rescue — what do you wish you'd brought or asked?Nico's appointment is next week. Have records from the rescue (vaccines, neuter). Bringing stool sample. What else — food brand they're on, behavior notes, insurance paperwork? I keep forgetting questions in the room.Rrescue_sam·27 days·1 replies·550 views
