GENTLE MONEY STRUCTURE FOR REAL LIFE

The Pet Money Routine™

A two-phase method that turns your pet’s real costs into one predictable monthly number, without budgeting.

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WHAT YOU’LL GET
Clarity and confidence for your pet finances.
  • Your true monthly pet number
  • A built-in buffer for vet visits
  • No more guessing or surprises
START THE ROUTINE
Most pet parents aren’t overspending; they’re overwhelmed by not knowing what’s normal.
The Routine shows you the real numbers, so you can finally relax and make your pet’s expenses feel predictable every month.
The reason this routine exists

Why the Pet Money Routine Matters

Pet expenses are non-optional and rarely arrive evenly. A few quiet months can pass, then several important costs show up at once.

When pet money is handled informally, families are forced to make decisions under pressure. The Pet Money Routine creates a predictable rhythm so costs feel manageable and care stays steady over time.

Pet parent reviewing expenses calmly at home

At a Glance: How the Routine Works

A simple system built for everyday pet parents, not finance experts.

PHASE 1 — ONE-TIME SETUP

Your foundation: Find your Monthly Rhythm number.

Goal: Cover everyday + emergency needs

How: Monthly costs + annual ÷ 12 + Emergency Fund amount

Result: Your Monthly Rhythm number

PHASE 2 — YOUR MONTHLY TOUCHPOINTS

Your flow: Two simple monthly touchpoints.

Goal: Stay consistent

How: 1st & 15th → review rhythm + Emergency Fund transfer

Result: Always ready (or calmly getting ready)

💡The Routine is simple: Find your realistic monthly pet number once (Monthly Rhythm number), then use it on the 1st and 15th to keep your pet finances steady all year.

Estimate Your Number

MINI DEMO

To begin the Pet Money Routine™, the first step is simple: Find your Monthly Rhythm number.

PHASE 1 · Estimate Your Monthly Rhythm

See Your Pet Money Rhythm in Seconds

Adjust the category amounts below to estimate your monthly pet costs and emergency fund. This quick preview shows how the Monthly Rhythm number turns into one steady monthly amount. The Starter Kit includes the full breakdown.

Your Total Monthly Pet Money Rhythm
$310

In the full Pet Money Routine Starter Kit, these amounts are broken down by category, annual costs, and a detailed Emergency Fund Builder inside your spreadsheet.

How does the Monthly Rhythm number fit into the full Routine?

Learn below ↓

Inside the Routine:
A Deeper Look

Phase 1: The Four-Step Foundation

The Four-Step Foundation is a setup you do once. It reveals your pet’s real costs, gives you a realistic monthly number, and sets the structure you’ll use with your two Pet Money Moments each month.

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Track What Matters
Capture the real numbers around food, vet care, grooming, medication, and little extras that may occur on a regular basis. You may need to track these over a period of weeks.
2
Identify Your Base Amount
Once you've captured the real numbers, identify some recurring annual expenses. Add the two sets of expenses and turn it into one steady monthly amount for your pet. This is your base amount.
3
Add Your Emergency Buffer
Identify and set aside a small, monthly amount to build a cushion for unexpected care.
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Lock In Your Monthly Rhythm Number
Add everything together and lock-in your official Monthly Rhythm Number. This number is what makes your pet costs predictable.
Phase 2: The Ongoing Routine

Once your foundation is set, the Routine becomes light and repeatable. Most pet parents keep things on track with just two short check-ins each month on the 1st and 15th.

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Pet Money Moment 1 — 1st of the Month
Look at what you spent last month, check what’s coming up, and make small adjustments if needed.
Pet Money Moment 2 — 15th of the Month
Add to your emergency buffer and make sure your spending is still on track for the month.

Start the Pet Money Routine with Visibility

The first step in the Pet Money Routine is simply seeing what matters.

Before you plan or change anything, it helps to understand where your pet money actually goes.

When expenses live together, patterns become clearer and surprises feel less overwhelming.

The first step is about visibility, not control.

Start with simple visibility using the pet expense tracker below.

See Your Pet Expenses Clearly

A simple way to track pet expenses and notice patterns, without budgeting or fixing anything yet.

The first step is visibility ↓