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Cat Costs

Getting a new cat is exciting, but before finding your perfect cat, you may want to consider the lifetime costs associated with kitty’s care. It’s important to be aware of and prepared for the financial responsibility of having a cat. Below is an estimate of annual expenditures.

Item Annual Cat Costs
   
Food1 $250-500
Recurring Medical (& Checkup)2 $75-500
Toys/Treats $50
Litter3 $100-300
Health Insurance4(opt) $400 (optional)
Miscellaneous $50
Annual Total $525-1,800
   
Initial Costs  
Food $40
Food & Water Dishes $20
Litter Box & Scooper $35
Carrier $50
Cat Bed/ Sleeping Pad $30
Scratching Post $40
Toys $15
Initial Total $230
   
CC4C Provided by Adoption Fee  
Spay/Neuter $350-$1500 (private vets)
Microchip $40
Vaccinations $80
Deworming $20-50
Defleaing $20
CC4C Provided by Adoption Fee $510

1 Premium brand wet and dry cat food

2 Annual medical exam and possible FVRCP vaccination (every 3 years); rabies and/or FeLV at Veterinarian’s recommendation; and possible medical problem that might require a vet check and medical treatment

3 Scoopable cat litter, scooped daily

4 Insurance coverage varies; annual deductible also varies – this is optional

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Walnut Creek CC4C Adoption Site, 1250 Newell Ave, Unit H, Sat & Sun 1-4 pm;
Walnut Creek Pet Food Express, 1388 S California Blvd, Sat & Sun 1-4pm.
Martinez Pet Food Express, 500 Center Ave, Sat 2-4 pm (except the 3rd Sat of the month);
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