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Simply Thrifty

Archive for the ‘Cheap Pet Care Solutions’ Category

November 7th, 2008

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Options

In our area, the SNAP program helps us save 50% or more on spay/neuter costs. Your state probably has a similar option. You may also be able to go directly to your local shelter to get a reduced price on the surgery.
I found a few options that may help you get your dog or […]

By Katelyn Thomas -- 4 comments

November 6th, 2008

Not At All Thrifty…New Kittens

At first glance, our new acquisitions seem downright thrifty. Free kittens directly from the vet’s office. They have been thoroughly vet checked, de-flead and de-wormed.
The girl is a DLH tabby and the boy (and four littermates we left behind) looks very much like the expensive Bengal cats I’ve always wanted. The vet thinks they’re half […]

By Katelyn Thomas -- 7 comments

October 30th, 2008

Make Your Own Doggie Rawhides

Well, I’m still pressed for time and haven’t been able to experiment as much with homemade dog biscuits as I wanted to, but I have something better to pass on. My neighbor gave me a big bunch of jumbo sweet potatoes. Each one could probably feed an entire family of four. So, as I was […]

By Katelyn Thomas -- 0 comments

September 22nd, 2008

Make Your Own Dog Treats to Save Money

I have been meaning to try this for awhile and never got around to it. However, with listing my groceries under $40 every week, I realized that I buy dog treats every two weeks. So, it is time to get serious about Operation Frugal Fido. I bought the You Bake ‘Em Dog Biscuits kit by […]

By Katelyn Thomas -- 2 comments