Welcome to Earnest Money, where we get personal about personal finance. Today Carolyn is talking to Delaney, a member of the Earnest family about the cost of adopting a pet. How did we budget for this new family member, and what costs have surprised us since?

Hosted by Carolyn Pairitz Morris and Maroun Najjar, the Earnest Money podcast provides personal finance educational information, and it is not intended to provide legal, financial, or tax advice. The opinions of the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Earnest. Produced and edited by Carolyn Pairitz Morris. Original music by Ben Ewing. Editing by Shortman Studios.