Americans can't afford Pets anymore Walmart pet food prices

[@lightgiver7311]

Dogs are being dumped everywhere. deserts, roadways, etc. and the shelters are full. My heart is breaking for these animals.

[@cjgoeslive]

Every day I hear a story about abandoned animals Or abused animals. Sometimes pets are returned over and over again to the shelter. That has to be devastating for them.

[@suzannebinsley5940]

I've been feeding every cat outside and I have four so far. Their people are suffering and let their cats out to catch mice. They come over and sneak Purina and Friskers instead.

[@JetJ321]

Put an animal to sleep if you can't find a home. It is so cruel to throw them away!

[@kelf114]

​@@JetJ321Should we put all the homeless people down, too? It's so cruel to make them live on the streets.

[@NikolaiCherepanov]

I can't afford my dog but I'll feed her before I feed myself, its not her fault I can't afford things.

[@bem121]

i love animals and the 8 feral cats in my back yard eat better then i do also 3 heated cat houses and heated water bowls for the winter

[@frang58]

It's most likely not your fault either. We are all being wiped out by corporate greed.

[@NikolaiCherepanov]

@@frang58 nah it is my fault I made some bad decisions but I wasn’t accounting for the fact a gallon of milk would triple in price, I take accountability for my mistakes that isn’t my animals fault 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cjgoeslive]

If you look at the comments you'll see that. There are a lot of ways that you can feed your dog for literally nothing. I had no idea there were so many alternatives. I love having an audience who participates

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

This is the reason why im seeing so many new friendly cats at my feeding stations. Its so damn depressing ☹️

[@cjgoeslive]

Better for someone to leave a pet at a shelter instead of dumping it on the side of the road

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

@@cjgoeslive I agree but I live in a big city so shelters are always run at full capacity. Im just glad they were dumped at my colonies where they are safe and being fed daily. I also had them fixed and fully vetted. It’s just starting to get overwhelming. I have about 100 I manage.

[@hammisanz2656]

I try to make sure they get a plate with us at night on the days we're short on their food. I can spare a chicken breast cheaper than I can get a bag of food for what my three need.

[@cjgoeslive]

That's great that you have that option. You must really love your pets

[@Lacroix999]

What the heck are you feeding them on a regular basis?!

[@sharonpiontek9819]

So many people got pets during the pandemic when mandated to stay indoors. Now, people's Le can't afford the upkeep with outrageous BIDENOMICS‼️😡

[@cjgoeslive]

This is true

[@barbara8802]

My fridge is nearly bare, my kitty is stocked. She has been my companion and the best thing that has ever happened to me….PBJ’s will work for me.

[@cjgoeslive]

Good on you sister. Your kitty is special. I have had a few. Our 19 year old cat, we had since birth passed away. Was kinda hard to make this video without thinking of him. Taz. 🤎

[@jazihughey8161]

The only $60 bag I could find is 40lbs: that would last most pets weeks…..theres an average of about 2 cups per pound so thats 80 cups- most animals outside the really big ones eat 1 cup per day. So thats being generous 70 days worth of food. Meaning $60 in food stretched across 70 days is less the $1 in food a day for most animals. How is feeding your pet $1 worth of food a day not affordable?

[@cjgoeslive]

Yep. If that's your math, it's affordable. I'm only the messenger.

[@exotic_lover465]

I've been a vet tech for 10 years. Only within the past few years have I seen so many pets being given away or dumped somewhere. I've seen a lot of neglect and abuse cases over the years but people are over extending themselves financially by getting pets they can not afford which then in turn effects the animals as they don't have food to eat or receive proper veterinary care. It breaks my heart when owners ask me where they can adopt out their dog or if we can euthanize because they can no longer afford them. I encourage everyone to get pet insurance to help cover the medical costs, but at the end of the day, if you can't afford the basic stuff like food, treats, toys, you really need to ask yourself if it is right thing to get a pet.

[@skellymom]

Vet Tech here at our local ER: Seeing people to struggle with emergency care bills. We try to help when possible, but there are so many people/pets in need!

[@cjgoeslive]

Thank you for sharing. I'm sure your message will resonate with some in the community. Also thank you for watching the video

[@cjgoeslive]

The emergency care bills for animals are sometimes more expensive than human bills

[@TheLightFish]

Most of the pet food companies are owned by the massive human food companies

[@cjgoeslive]

Truth

[@jen_gem]

Well most people don’t deserve pets anyway 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cjgoeslive]

Wouldn't say most, but definitely many

[@flipoutnh]

Yet the people living paycheck to paycheck still manage to have a litter of kids...and expect people like me to pay for them.

[@cjgoeslive]

Have you ever seen the movie idiocracy? If not, I suggest you see it

[@skismosis]

LMAO, have you ever seen the Movie : Soylent Green ? those kids may be doing that to us one day HUH ?

[@sharonpiontek9819]

Govt rewards single mothers for having more children than they can handle. Then baby daddy is not held responsible for child support. Great country we have here⁉️😹

[@CandlestickTV]

If you can't feed yourself wtf you have a pet? Lol smh

[@cjgoeslive]

A lot of people just need companionship, and don't think about the cost of a pet when they get one because usually it's free from a pound. They don't think about the cost of food, vet bills or maintenance.

[@hammisanz2656]

well people did get pets when the economy was better, only a very few expected what is happening now.

[@flipoutnh]

poorer people tend to have more pets. It's cruel, especially when they cannot care for them

[@craigc1879]

Keep an open mind in November…. That’s all I’m saying and I will not respond to hate.

[@cjgoeslive]

New president hopefully? They'll do anything to stop Trump

[@craigc1879]

@@cjgoeslive Right, they are trying!

[@Tonymanero1960]

So animal shelters convinced people they needed a pet during COVID-19,.....now those people have realized that they don't need a pet,..and can't afford one either.

[@cjgoeslive]

That is exactly the case

[@SheilaR.08]

Don't blame shelters because people are impulsive and bailed as soon as the pandemic closures ended. Imagine adopting a pet for companionship, and then, like a toddler, changing your mind and dumping them to be killed at an overcrowded shelter. Call shitty people what they are.

[@user-cj4hk8lr1v]

Nowdays people want dogs for pictures and "views" in social media, but after that they abandon the animals 💔

[@cjgoeslive]

I totally agree with you. And some people just want pets for the likes on instagram

[@SheilaR.08]

I would go without food myself before I'd consider giving up my dogs. I don't have much, but I have diligently cut back on everything I can ($25/mo phone, $1/mo Hulu subscription with no other streaming or cable, etc) so that I can keep my little family together.

[@cjgoeslive]

Some people really love their pets like you and go all out. I respect you taking care of your pet. Thank you for the comment sharing with the audience

[@bartbiniecki3711]

Democrat Math 😂 😅 involved 😅

[@cjgoeslive]

Lol

[@daldas1]

Food is only the beginning> Pets are expensive. If you can't afford dog food you can't afford a pet.

[@cjgoeslive]

I totally agree

[@rosewinter633]

If you can't afford your pet anymore don't dump it somewhere, find someone who will love it.

[@cjgoeslive]

I agree

[@joshuadavis1770]

Poor people don't understand there has always been dog food more expensive than people food.

[@cjgoeslive]

Well thanks for watching and your comment.

[@frozencanuck6764]

If I had to go without to feed my animals...thats what I'd do. My animals are family.

[@cjgoeslive]

A lot of people feel that way

[@ChrisHolt1]

People are bad at math. Anywhere from 2 dollars a day for standard kibble up to pretty much whatever you want to spend. It's not the feeding. Please have your pets spayed and neutered, and if you don't have the dedication to take care of one, don't fool yourself and try. If you do, get a shelter dog or a rescue.

[@cjgoeslive]

Great comment. Thank you for sharing with me and the audience

[@Ryan-he2qz]

This is price gauging… hey in asia we dont feed dogs with fancy expensive dog food . We feed them what we eat they live for years as long they are always active. Sometimes we have to combback to traditional way. This formulated dog food makes them sick and can only live for certain years. This is mainly business as usual. If we rrally love our pets and we appreciate their contributions to our lives lets give them fresh food just balance it. Makimg this dog food honestly is very cheap mass production. What ever brand it is. Save your money on your pocket. This petshops will be one stop shop for human and their friend food market

[@cjgoeslive]

You're doing what I think a lot of people would like to do and are doing here in the united states. Comments like this for the audience are real benefit. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

I lived in Oregon before we left in 2022 for central Mexico. We had an 85lb dog and we made his food. When we had a garden we would put overgrown squash and greens in the food but it was always a base of chicken or turkey and rice with some medicinal spices/herbs and coconut oil with vegetables and something like berries in it. We'd cook up a big pot ever few weeks and then spoon it into ziplock bags and big yogurt containers and freeze it. He would sit around wagging his tail on dog food cooking days! He had allergies to that kibble crap and thrived at a healthy weight on the homemade food.

[@barbarakrall1184]

Since pets are substitute children, only the best will do. Pet food is a status symbol too. Better to have a shorter life than no life at all.

[@cjgoeslive]

That's an interesting comment. I like to hear a different perspective like this. Makes me think. Thank you for the comment and sharing with the audience. I'm sure somebody we'll get something out of this like I did

[@TB-iz8om]

I just spent $600 on vaccines and 6 month supply of tick/ heart guard meds.

[@cjgoeslive]

Wow!

[@tinasan3870]

tick/flea meds......heart worm meds......vacccines are really expensive. I can afford them, but lower income families cannot....

[@tinasan3870]

Walmart's prices are crazy....sometimes as much as Kroger or more ! I don't shop there much anymore, if I can help it. Most things I buy at ALdi. Although the prices have gone up, they're still cheaper than Walmart. And ALdi has great Dog Bisquits. My dogs love them and have very little tartar on their teeth....

[@cjgoeslive]

I thought our aldi had everything, but we don't have dog biscuits. I like to shop at all the on a monday and eat my food on a monday night. If I leave my food until thursday, it's rotten. The price difference between Aldi and Walmart is not that significant. And maybe just fifty cents or less. I am not advocating for either company, but I feel like Walmart. Vegetables and fruits last little bit longer

[@skismosis]

when i lost my last house cat of 14 years i knew i most likely would not get another pet as i have medical needs now and will soon be on Social security, i am still working now but health is failing, would i really be capable of properly caring for another pet, Dog/ Cat, with vet bills and all, i'm sure i could feed an animal properly. just want to be fair to an animal, if you cant afford to care for an animal please don't just go out and get one.

[@cjgoeslive]

I'm sorry to hear You think your health is failing. I'm sorry you lost your pet. I had a cat named taz for nineteen years and when he died it was very devastating to me. Thank you for sharing your story and your comment. With the audience and myself. Do everything you can to improve your health and live life every day like you mean it. ❣️

[@skismosis]

@@cjgoeslive thank you

[@Judy-mn6ey]

Its always the innocents that suffer. I have one cat, cant afford a dog but have had dogs all my life and theyre family so they eat no matter what. children and pets eat before anyone because they had no hand in screwing up this world and cant help themselves. Children and animals first! You can always give chicken,scrambled eggs and such and supplement with the commercial food. They should not be eating dry food everyday of their life anyways. Come on people, you are just lazy.

[@cjgoeslive]

Beautiful comment thank you very much. I appreciate you sharing that with the audience

[@dagnt8145]

I feel blessed, my little fella gets a/w

[@cjgoeslive]

😀

[@SDVGUY]

The American Dream baby!

[@cjgoeslive]

More like the american nightmare

[@kelf114]

You know.....its only been within the last four years this has been happening on this scale. Think about it. We all could easily afford our pets not that long ago.

[@cjgoeslive]

Great comment and thanks for sharing. I totally agree because i've been the primary shopper in my house for humans and animals for over twenty five years. The last two years, in particular, have been a sharp increase in prices for everything

[@wontonzilla]

Do better then

[@cjgoeslive]

I think most people wish they could

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

when trump was the boss I was buying whoppers for 99 cents feeding them to my dog I would by 10 whoppers for 10 dollars and he would eat like a king for 10 days. old Paco sure did like trump..

[@73cidalia]

That's too simplistic though. This nonsense is happening all over the place. Canada, Australia, Britain ... Prices have skyrocketed everywhere. I'm in Canada, and prices on everything have gone through the roof. Not sure I can blame Biden. A lot of Canadians are blaming Trudeau (and he really does need to go), but something bigger is going on here, and it's gonna take a good leader more than one term to right this ship.

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

@@73cidalia what is going on in the U.S.A is are government is weeding out the middle class they want rich people and working class poor with the rich and greedy calling all the shots.while Americans sit back and do nothing while we watch are rights go down the drain.

[@sdigf3167]

@@73cidalia You are clearly talking to a MAGAt. You can't reason with them even though they voted for what caused this. This is the Gilded Age all over again, and they voted for it and all the dismantling of the protections we had that kept prices down, and created a strong middle class. We know how that one ended. As long as these people keep voting for and supporting fascism, this will continue.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Did you live in Candy land?

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

@@RabbitsInBlack yes I did and boys like you washed my jock straps by hand.

[@jessicaavila877]

Because those people are weak!! Would you give up on your pet just because their food is more expensive?? Maybe you should go play a video game since you're not able to have a heart to even have a pet!! It's like people that have children and just do everything wrong because they suck like you for saying this.

[@cjgoeslive]

Yeah. Ok. I've had a pet. Lots of em. Thanks for watching.

[@zoebear1992]

Would be cheaper to make pets food.

[@cjgoeslive]

Pet food is more expensive than human food

[@zoebear1992]

@@cjgoeslive I used to make my cats food, she had allergies and was an itchy girl, then I started making her food and the itching stopped. She eats a lot of chicken.

[@Lacroix999]

$60 for a bag of dog food at Walmart? Are you buying the expensive stuff because that’s always been $60/bag and… is also why we don’t ever buy it! 😂😂 I’ve been buying dog for years at Walmart and the prices are the same as they always have been. I’ve also tracked the rest of my groceries over the past few years since they started doing online shopping and the prices have stayed the same. If anything, a few items have gotten smaller and the same items go up/down according to them being seasonal priced item, but other than that, idk what the heck people are complaining about for prices!

[@cjgoeslive]

Ummmm.....there was 80 dollar a bag food. Regardless of what you've spent over however long, others have not. That was the purpose of the video. It was to educate on current prices.

[@Is_it_rwanda]

Start eating them like y'all claim the Chinese do. Or just abandon them, because y'all are so much more "humane" Or maybe accept that full ownership of the life and destiny of an animal is not as "ethical" as you think.

[@cjgoeslive]

What the f*ck did you say?