|  | From Alyson Burgess, your About Pets Editor Taking care of any pet is a big job, and one that can get rather costly at times. If you're thinking of adopting a new pet this holiday season, do yourself a favor and think things through before rushing to bring a new animal home. Check out the information below for some insight into the costs involved in caring for a new pet. The information will help you better prepare for your new addition. | | The Cost of Keeping and Caring for a Pet Rabbit If a bunny is on your wish list this holiday season, then it's important that you do some research to find out what you're getting into before bringing your furry friend home. Find out about how much it costs to take care of a rabbit in this article. | Can You Afford a Pet Bird? Pet birds can be very expensive, so it's imperative that you have an idea of what to expect before running out to adopt one. Learn about the costs involved here. | The Cost of Dog Ownership Adopting a dog can be relatively cheap, but then you must take into account the price of food, monthly medications such as flea prevention, and other vet expenses. Get an idea of what it takes to care for a dog in this article. | The Cost of Responsible Cat Ownership Taking great care of a cat isn't as easy as it might seem, and it can certainly become costly. Get some information on being a responsible cat owner in this article from Cats Expert, Franny Syufy. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Pets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | | Advertisement | |