If you’re thinking about becoming a pet owner, you probably spend a lot of time daydreaming about your new furry friend. But of course, there are financial choices to consider when you&apos;re thinking about becoming a pet parent, and it can be hard to predict. Here&apos;s a breakdown of the real costs of bringing a pet into your life.Guest: Amy Radcliffe and Laura Fischer from Bank Midwest&apos;s marketing team Bank Midwest Member FDIC Music: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

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