In this episode of The Mendoza Podcast, I sit down with PAWS Chicago spokesperson Susana Wickham to talk about the real costs of pet ownership and adoption. We break down the financial side of bringing a pet home, discuss how more adoptions can help save taxpayer dollars by reducing animal control costs, and even get to meet some adorable puppies along the way. It’s a conversation about the love we have for our pets and the impact adoption has on families, communities, and our state.