Pet Parent Life
Being a pet parent is one of life’s greatest joys — but it’s also a big responsibility. Between the vet visits, food, grooming, and all those “just because” toys, costs can pile up faster than your cat can knock a glass off the counter.
And while we’re happy to invest in our pets’ happiness, most of us never stop to think about how much we’re really spending… or how to make those dollars go further.
The Average Pet Parent’s Year
Recent surveys show that pet owners spend:
Dogs: $1,700+ per year
Cats: $1,350+ per year
Extras like training, boarding, and emergency care can easily push those numbers higher.
What’s interesting is how those costs are spread out. It’s rarely one huge bill — it’s a steady stream of small purchases:
A bag of kibble here
A grooming session there
A couple of toys “just because they looked cute”
The Loyalty Gap
Here’s the strange part: while we earn points for coffee, groceries, and flights, pet-related spending is often left out of mainstream rewards programs. That means thousands of dollars in annual pet expenses are essentially “unrewarded” — and we think that’s a missed opportunity.
Making Pet Spending Pay You Back
That’s why BuddyBase was created — to turn every pet purchase into something more. Whether it’s:
Routine essentials like food and litter
Occasional splurges on enrichment toys
Important but pricey services like vet care
You earn points on them all.
And those points? They’re not for random discounts you’ll never use. They’re for rewards that actually make sense for your life — like Amazon, Chewy, Visa, and even local pet shops.
Small Changes, Big Impact
By simply routing your pet purchases through a BuddyBase-connected retailer or service, you could rack up hundreds (or even thousands) of points a year — without changing what you buy or where you shop.
Imagine:
That $60 carrier for your next vet visit? 300 points.
The $40 grooming appointment? 200 points.
The $25 bag of treats? 125 points.
Those add up quickly — and before you know it, your next big purchase could be covered entirely by rewards.
Love your pet. Earn for it.
Join BuddyBase today and start turning your everyday pet spending into perks you actually care about.
Jul 8, 2025