A new dog owner can expect to spend more than $14,000 over the course of their pet's life ー and that's just for routine care. Kelsey Sheehy, a staff writer for NerdWallet, broke down the high cost of owning a pet in an interview on Cheddar Wednesday. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/the-puggle-is-real-how-much-is-costs-to-own-a-dog).
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