“Grandma’s Dilemma: Mom’s Shocking Choice to Care for Grandson Over Beloved Dogs Sparks Family Rift!”

But when this mom decided to start watching her grandson instead of her daughter’s dogs, she found herself getting the silent treatment

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Pet care costs less than child care, but it can still become expensive quickly

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Having a dog is obviously not the same amount of responsibility as having a human child. However, there are many aspects of having both that overlap. They can’t be left alone until they’ve reached a certain age (and even then, not for too long), and if you’re going to be away for a while, it’s important to hire someone to watch over them. 

But it can be difficult to find someone that you trust to look after child or fur baby, as you want to make sure that whoever’s taking care of them loves them almost as much as you do. And of course, quality child (or pet) care can cost a fortune. 

According to TrustedCare, the average cost for childcare in the United States is $400 to $1,500 every month. But it can be even more expensive for infants, starting at $650 per month. And if you’re looking at having a full-time nanny, that can set you back $4,300 every month.

There’s no doubt that having kids is more expensive than having pets, as the average child costs their parents between $16,227 and $18,262 every year while owning a dog costs between $1,000 to $5,225 annually. But it’s still not cheap to make sure that your precious pup is well cared for and looked after while you’re not around.

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