Concert ticket prices have skyrocketed due to reseller bots that exploit demand, creating frustration for fans and operational headaches for venues. Despite laws banning bots, enforcement is weak, and the secondary market persists by correcting underpriced tickets—though profits often bypass artists. Meanwhile, pet care costs are surging, driven by labor-intensive services affected by Baumol’s cost disease, where wages rise without productivity gains. Corporate consolidation in vet clinics and deep emotional bonds between owners and pets further inflate spending. Some states are fighting back with price caps and anti-bot laws, but solutions remain uneven. For pet owners, preventive care and early insurance can help, even as those costs also climb.