Whether you are a fellow pet parent or just starting your journey with a new fur-baby, you’ve likely seen the ads for Chewy+. As someone balancing a busy schedule as a university instructor and PhD student, I’m always looking for ways to streamline my “adulting” tasks—especially when it comes to caring for my two cats.

After using the service for a while to keep my household running smoothly, I wanted to share my perspective on whether the $49 annual membership is actually worth it.