The German Animal Welfare Federation estimates basic running costs at €1,200 to €1,350 a year, roughly €100 to €113 a month. The slider reaches €250 so you can plan with more room. That upper limit is a planning value, not a published price ceiling. The €300 to €550 adoption range covers a shelter dog. A dog from a breeder can cost several thousand euros; after applying the example, enter the actual price in the adoption field.
Included in the estimate: The yearly estimate includes food, dog tax, liability insurance and routine care, among other items. Insurance cover and actual bills vary.
May cost extra: Extra treatment, medication, training and pet care cannot be reliably included as flat amounts.
Deutscher Tierschutzbund. Sources checked on 28 September 2026.
The German Animal Welfare Federation gives a minimum of €800 a year, about €67 a month. Uelzener estimates basic monthly costs at €45 to €160. The slider starts at the higher minimum and ends at the upper figure of the second estimate. Both are rough guides. The €100 to €150 adoption range falls within the shelter fees reported by Uelzener. A cat from a breeder can cost much more; after applying the example, replace the amount in the adoption field with the actual price.
Included in the estimate: The estimates account for food, litter and routine care. Insurance premiums depend on the estimate and the policy.
May cost extra: Unexpected treatment, neutering, microchipping and pet care can add further costs.
Deutscher Tierschutzbund, Uelzener, Kostenschätzung 2025. Sources checked on 28 September 2026.
The state of Hesse gives at least €500 a month for upkeep, excluding equipment. The German Animal Welfare Federation says horse keeping can also cost four figures a month. €1,500 is a planning limit, not a published upper bound. Hesse gives €3,000 to €5,000 as a guide to purchase price, while explicitly saying there is no upper limit. The slider ends at €5,000 as a guide; after applying the example, enter a higher price in the Purchase price field if needed. Only the €600 lower figure for equipment is sourced.
Included in the estimate: Running costs include boarding, feed, hoof care, routine veterinary care and insurance. Hay is often included in the boarding fee.
May cost extra: Injuries, operations, extra stable services, riding lessons and rider equipment can cost considerably more.
Tierschutz Hessen, Deutscher Tierschutzbund. Sources checked on 28 September 2026.
The German Animal Welfare Federation estimates €1,025 to €1,865 a year for two rabbits. Divided by twelve and rounded up to whole euros, that is €86 to €156 a month. The figures cover a pair because rabbits should not be kept alone.
Included in the estimate: The yearly estimate covers food, bedding and health checks with vaccinations for both animals.
May cost extra: Extra treatment, medication and neutering are not included as flat amounts.
Deutscher Tierschutzbund. Sources checked on 28 September 2026.
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