Ask ten âVPs of Business Developmentâ or similarly business card-ed folks what is business development, and youâre like to get just as many answers. âBusiness development is sales,â some will say, concisely. âBusiness development is partnerships,â others will say, vaguely. âBusiness development is hustling,â the startup folks will say, evasively.
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is much less expensive than buying a pet at a pet store or through other sources. Buying a pet can easily cost $500 to $1000 or more; adoption costs range from $50 to $200.
*You can also adopt a cat through a breeder, but their fees are significantly higher ($500-$1,000). See my note on how to pick a reputable breeder below in the section on dog breeders. Spay/Neuter Surgery & Vaccinations -- $100-$150. You don't have to adopt a cat from a shelter, of course. Maybe a stray will capture your heart, or maybe a friend's cat will unexpectedly deliver a litter of kittens. In these cases, you'll need to pay for spay/neuter surgery and initial vaccinations yourself.