Milkweed is essential for the existence of Monarch butterflies. A Monarch butterfly is pictured at the top of this page. Adult Monarchs (and many other butterfly species) love nectar-rich milkweed as a food source, but there is a more important reason for the Monarch's close attachment to milkweed.
1 Most newborn domestic adoptions cost between $20,000 and $40,000 to complete. 2  International adoptions tend to cost about $35,000. 3  Approximately 69% of foster adoptions report total costs of less than 1,000.
The costs of bringing an animal into your home go far beyond any initial adoption fee, which can vary from nothing at all to hundreds of dollars. Here is a breakdown of the average first year cost of pet ownership for one medium dog or one cat, according to the ASPCA. Spaying or Neutering: Dog: $200 / Cat: $145.