My way of makeing the price of taking care of Sunny seem reasonable was that I desided I wanted a dog rather than doing differnt things. I dont play any type of sport a need to buy equipment for, I dont have a great car, I almost never shop at the mall for my cloths....instead I have my little Sunny boy. He is totally worth it to me, although I will still try and save money where every I can. I just think its more fun to go to the store and by dog toys and bows and shirts, than buying electronics or new furnature.