<prompt> Human: My girlfriend and I were looking at getting a dog soon. I realise it can be expensive, especially if the dog requires vet trips or gets sick and needs medicinesurgery. I was wondering how much money which should save put away before getting one? Is pet insurance worth getting?  <response>: Whats your living situation? I know people whove purchased pets and had to buy a house or rent a different more expensive apartment due to pet ownership. Thats a cost they probably didnt associate w owning the pet. 