Make a Payment Rates About Careers Contact Locations

Willow, My Most Valuable Expense

September 6, 2023 I got Willow this year in the middle of January. I wasn’t sure if I was ready for a pup, as it was only seven months after I had to put my Gunner down. She was posted on a Vizsla rescue site stating she needed to be rehomed due to a family needing to relocate. Whether that is true or not, I found out that I am now Willow’s fourth home. After having her for a month, it was clear that she has some significant anxiety issues. I am fortunate that several people have recommended great experts to me to get Willow back on track, including my vet Dr. Drew at the Spirit of 76th Veterinary Clinic and Leanne my behavioral trainer through SideKicks Dog Training. It was clear to Leanne early on that Willow has separation anxiety, and she recommended that Willow be put on anti-anxiety medications. Dr. Drew and I have worked together to formulate a plan for Willow, first trying out Trazadone, and now we are on Prozac too, in addition to other training techniques. These medications are expensive, but I have found that you can purchase these medications through other places such as Walmart or Chewy for a significant discount. My monthly expenses for Willow are quite costly. Between foods, pet sitting, medications and other additional expenses that come up, I pay about $400 or more for her care. Finding a place to purchase her medications elsewhere is a huge stress reliever for me. With moving to purchase her meds at Walmart, I was able to save $100 a month on her meds!Another idea I came up with to cut costs on her food was to reach back out to Chewy and set up an auto shipment of her food. I get a 5% discount by doing so, but because I am a returning customer, I got a $20 off coupon for my first order. These are just a few things that I have found handy and will help me pay off debt and save more money sooner.  Willow is my most valuable expense in my life, and she is worth every penny. You might also be interested in Costa Rica was amazing! It 100% lives up to its slogan, Pura Vida, which means “pure life.” Everyone we met, from our airport shuttle driver, Christian... I still can’t believe that I will be turning 40 in November. Forty years around the sun, as they say. I don’t feel like I look 40, and I don’t feel 40... I have been very fortunate to be invited to my sister and her boyfriend’s property in Costa Rica. It’s a family trip, as my two sisters Katie and Jayme... This month is pretty tight financially. Both my car insurance and camper insurance are due within the same month, so with every purchase I make, I really... Let’s talk saving money. I don’t mean saving money at the grocery store through couponing or using a calculator while shopping. Those are both great ways... Several months ago, I made the decision to invest in buying some items to make a garden at my home. I haven’t had an actual garden since I had my house... As the fall-like temps make their reappearance, I can’t help to think back about summer and how much time and effort I made into making my new seasonal... I got Willow this year in the middle of January. I wasn’t sure if I was ready for a pup, as it was only seven months after I had to put my Gunner down... Several months ago, I made the decision to invest in buying some items to make a garden at my home. I haven’t had an actual garden since I had my house...
Featured Products Certificates Checking Accounts Home Equity Loans Home Loans Business Banking Certificates Checking Accounts Home Equity Loans Home Loans Business Banking Financial Education Upcoming Events Programs Tools & Calculators On-demand Webinars Podcasts Upcoming Events Programs Tools & Calculators On-demand Webinars Podcasts About Equity in Money™ About Summit Careers News Community Giving Equity in Money™ About Summit Careers News Community Giving Help & Support Contact Us Member Support Center Schedule an Appointment Find a Branch Contact Us Member Support Center Schedule an Appointment Find a Branch
Please read the following before proceeding to: The website you are about to visit is solely the responsibility of the merchant or other party providing the site. The content of this third-party site, including materials and information, is solely the responsibility of the provider of the site. The Credit Union is not responsible for any such third-party content. Any transactions that you enter into with a vendor, merchant or other party that you access through this third-party site are solely between you and that vendor, merchant or other party. The Credit Union does not endorse the content contained in this third-party site, nor the organization publishing the site, and hereby disclaims any responsibility for such content. The Credit Union Privacy Policy does not apply to this third-party site, and for further information you should consult the privacy disclosures of the third-party site.
NCUA Insurance Estimator Privacy, Security & Accessibility Rates Terms and Fees Routing Number
* The Wisconsin's #1 Mortgage Lender designation is based on the number of loans in 2023, gathered from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data compiled annually by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The results of the data were obtained through the LEI: 254900NTAC4H10MGSU23 ** SBA Lender of the Year Award for Credit Unions as awarded by the Small Business Administration of Wisconsin in 2024. Copyright 2025 © Summit Credit Union. All rights reserved. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 608-243-5000 for assistance. Insured by NCUA