: About Me

Hello, and thank you for stopping by!:) I was born in the Toronto area, Canada, where I have grown up, but have moved around a lot between Canada and the US for various reasons (work, school, as well as travel). But I am now settled just outside of Toronto with my wife, where I teach and do research in engineering at the local university.

I enjoy many things in life and hope to contribute well to this forum from my own experiences that others may benefit from, as well as for me to learn from others. I enjoy many things in life from sports to travelling.

My childhood ambition ...

To be an astronaut

Why I write ...

When I know a lot about something

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Plenty of hockey

My first job ...

Deck attendant

Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Costs associated with owning a dog

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So you have decided that a dog is what you want as a pet.  Unfortunately, many people do not consider the ongoing expenses needed to ensure various needs of the dog are met, only finding out too late that they really can't afford it.  This responsibility, as with all the others, is needed throughout the life of the pet, so be sure you have the finances available to look after your dog.  Following are examples of what kind of expenses you should expect. Food For larger breeds, count on approximately $70-$100 per month for a large bag of kibble (with price varying on brand and...

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