For the cost of feeding one dog a day, you can support Alabama Public Radio. It will follow you almost anywhere up and down the state, and even online, so you won't miss important and timely news stories and your favorite shows. Go online and contribute today!
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How much IS that doggie in the window?
If you are looking for a pure-bred dog, you may want to get one directly from a breeder so you can see that the mother dog is healthy, which means she probably has healthy pups. Too often, pet store animals come from puppy mills which produce animals in large numbers with little regard for proper care of the breeding animals and no concern for the health of their litters.
And, of course there are animal shelters, where you can find some spectacular dogs – even some purebreds – for a modest adoption fee. But the true cost of a dog is not the cost to acquire it but the cost to keep it year after year.
A friend tells me she has three dogs, and spends about $90 a month for dog food. That’s about a dollar a day to feed one dog. Add to that the costs for annual vaccinations and veterinary care, heartworm prevention, flea and tick treatments, not to mention collars or harnesses, leashes, treats, toys. So really, that dollar-a-day for dog food is just the starting point, but almost any dog owner will tell you it is worth every penny to have a great companion that’s friendly, trustworthy, loyal - one that is there for you around the clock.
When you think about it, that pretty well describes Alabama Public Radio. It really is a loyal companion, following you all around the state, there for you around the clock whenever you want to tune in or log on, to enjoy classical music, great interviews, fun game shows.
And trustworthy? Where else can you hear award-winning news that is so clear and unbiased? Is that worth a dollar a day to you? For what it takes to feed one dog, you can help to ensure quality programming right here on APR.
It takes a caring owner to make a great pet, and it takes caring listeners to make a great public radio station. You can be a part of what makes it great, by caring enough to go online to apr.org and make a contribution today, when you’re speaking of Alabama Public Radio.
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