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Cuddles are free, vets aren’t This holiday season, remember to budget for the expenses that come along with a new pet
What’s better than a new puppy or kitten on Christmas morning? The holidays are often a time when families decide to add a new pet to the family. Furry friends are a gift that keeps on bringing joy, but they’re also gifts that keep on costing money for upkeep — so you will need to make a permanent line item in the budget for the new addition. Pets are a long-term financial commitment. Food, medications, supplies,
prescription diets, and we grooming, the list can go see several vets because on and on depending on the they need specialists now, type of pet. How can you too! make it work within your This holiday season, budget? Planning ahead is keep in mind the following a great way to make sure Traci costs when considering all ongoing expenses are accounted for, as well as Howerton getting a pet: VETERINARY CARE: Plan for the unexpected costs that ANIMAL regular checkups and may arise. RESCUE vaccinations, as well as As the owner of two monthly heartworm and flea senior pets, I can tell you that, preventatives. Puppies and kitas they age, the expenses are greater. Both of my dogs are on tens will initially need several
rounds of vaccinations and spay/ neuter. They will also need to be microchipped. Most rescues and shelters take care of the initial vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchipping and include these expenses (at a deeply discounted rate) in their adoption fees. Just like humans, pets may need an unexpected trip to the vet for an ailment or injury, so budget for these unforeseen costs as well. If
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Celebrate the season with holiday events Holiday events are in full shimmer and sparkle, with Dec. 25 getting ever closer. Not only is it Christmas Day, but it’s also the beginning of the Hannukah season. Here’s a schedule of don’t-miss events, listed by date.
1. CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: The holiday lights festival has driving and walking tours through Jan. 3, starting weeknights at 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday nights at 5 p.m. Dasher Passes allow those on driving tours to skip the line, and combined rates for walking and driving tours are available. Driving tours start at $7 for bikes and $20 for cars.Walking tours start at $20. CelebrationInTheOaks. com. STAFF PHOTOS BY SOPHIA GERMER
Young visitors pop fog bubbles during City Park’s annual Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans on Nov. 30.
Merry & bright Celebration in the Oaks is open to families once again with all the memorable sights that visitors expect, plus a few new attractions. The New Orleans Christmas mascot, Mr. Bingle, draws a crowd at Celebration in the Walking and driving Oaks. tours are available, Visitors along with special react to nights for visitors on seeing their bikes. Hundreds turned names on out on the first weekend Families toast Santa’s to view the beloved Mr. marshmallows at Naughty Celebration in the List as they Bingle, model trains, Oaks. roll through the poinsettia tree and the drivethe lagoon lights. Celebration in the thru lights display. Oaks continues through Jan. 3.
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2. KENNER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: Heritage Park will be lit for the holiday nightly through Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Visitors to the park, 2015 Fourth St. in Kenner, can view the festival displays and shop local vendors on weekends; children can play in the sudsy “snow” that will blanket the park.A holiday-themed musical laser light show plays in the Kenner Planetarium & Megadome Cinema across the street on Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. www.visitjeffersonparish.com. ä See EVENTS, page 4G
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Kenner Christmas Village runs through Dec. 31 at Heritage Park.
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