i.
Lifetime Cost Calculator
A 50-year cost model spanning diet, vet, housing, enrichment, and contingency by species. Inputs are editable; assumptions are documented in line.
Forthcoming · Q2
Vol. I · ToolsWorking InstrumentsNo. 04
Tools & CalculatorsWorking instruments
for working keepers.
Each tool opens with its assumptions stated and its sources cited. We’d rather publish a tool slowly and have it be defensible than ship a glossy widget that gestures at the answer.
ii.
Insurance Comparator
Underwriter-by-underwriter coverage comparison — what each policy includes, excludes, the species accepted, waiting periods, and per-claim caps. Updated quarterly against published policy documents.
Forthcoming · Q2
iii.
State Regulation Index
What is permitted, restricted, or prohibited in each US state, with citation to the relevant statute or wildlife code. Linked through to the underlying regulation text.
Forthcoming · Q3
iv.
Species Selector
A pragmatic match of species to keeper profile — household acoustics, schedule, allergy, climate, and lifespan compatibility. Outputs a shortlist, not a recommendation.
Forthcoming · Q3
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