I have a Guinea Pig. I cannot afford vet bills, so he is the biggest animal I can support on my meager income. He needs about $40.00 per month in supplies and food. I can deal with that. The last time I took a dog to the vet, is cost me $350.00! That was a 6 month check up. I had saved up for a year to pay for that.

On the other hand, my Guinea Pig cost me $25.00 to buy him, $70.00 for his cage and then the $40 per month.

I have someone to talk with now! He makes his little squeeky noises when I talk to him and when I come into the room he is in. He's cute, rarely does anything wrong and is my baby. His name is Angel. Usually he lives up to his name.

OH, and meds, Dr.s, Therapy, Vitamins, food, transit fees because I am outgoing and have no vehicle. Books to read are pretty high on my list also. I love biographies and memoirs especially. Puzzles. Online service is pretty important too, as places like this are very therapeutic.