Pets can cost owners a bundle

By John Collett
Updated August 13 2015 - 10:14am, first published August 2 2015 - 1:39am
Dog owner and pet-insurance client Lucy Bland with her dog Hudson.  Photo: Chris Hyde
Dog owner and pet-insurance client Lucy Bland with her dog Hudson. Photo: Chris Hyde

We love our pets but they can cost a fortune. Should your dog or cat suffer a serious illness or accident, you could be left out of pocket to the tune of thousands of dollars.