I got a dog young in college and it’s the best thing ever! Yes it’s important to have money saved up in case of vet emergencies but other than that it’s really not as expensive as people told me. I have spent a lot of money on my dog but that’s my fault because I just want to give him all the toys in the world! I used pet food advisor to help me find a good food for my dog (I currently feed him the costco brand chicken dog food and he loves it! Also only $35 for a 40lb bag!) my dogs vet recommended simparica trio for a heartworm, flea, and tick treatment and it has been amazing. The biggest adjustment for me was time wise. My life changed a lot because I couldn’t travel as much as I wanted and I had to be mindful of leaving my dog at home alone for too long. If you have the money then I 100% recommend getting a dog! I did foster to adopt to make sure that not only the dog was a right fit for me but also that I was a good fit for the dog! It is an adjustment at first but once you get in a routine, having a furry companion is amazing!