Cat: Kennel Boarding

Cost: approximately $164 annually

It costs $20 to $30 per night to board a cat in a pet shelter while you’re away, according to client/service pairing website Thumbtack. That gives you about a week for a cat-free vacation before you cap out at the $164 average the APPA says cat owners spend each year on the service.

You can spend more or less, however, depending on the level of pampering and other factors such as whether your cat requires medication or wants extra “night time cuddles” or “tuck-in service,” which will cost you $3 more at one Thumbtack service.