The cost of a free dog

I document this to remind myself should I ever be tempted to accept another free dog. Molly has been with us for 3 months.

Shoes -- 8 pairs
2 Baseball gloves
Name tag - $7.00

3 bibs - $15.00
1 rug - $19.95
Comfortis flea meds $15.00 - per month
Microchip - $25.00
Phone - $29.00
Muzzle - $29.00 (chewed through it on Day ONE)
Shock collar $74.00
Spaying - $79.00
Obedience school - $109.00
Steel toed work boots $150.00 - a nice break from kid shoes
Shots & worm meds $165.00
Boat cover - unknown yet

My Recliner - $250.00
My favorite cushiony chair - $450.00

If you think I'm going to end this post with

Molly -- priceless -- think again.

Molly has potential to be a great dog. The kids love her and she is good with them. But BOTH my favorite chairs - errrrrrr.