Finding Pet Friendly Colleges and Universities

Title: Finding Pet Friendly Colleges and Universities
Author: Darlene Berkel

Finding Pet Friendly Colleges and Universities
It may seem like a strange idea at first, but pet friendly
colleges and universities are on the increase. There are
still many student accommodations that do not allow pets,
but if the thought of leaving your beloved pet at home for
months on end while you are at university is something you
cannot accept, then you should be able to find a university
or college that offers the course you want, and will let
your pet stay with you.

Just about every college has the policy of disapproving of
students keeping pets This is so for a number of reasons.
Pets are usually considered to be smelly, noisy, and
capable of biting, or scratching. Another major concern is
that some students may be allergic. Also, there is the
possibility that once the novelty of having the pet has
worn off, and the students get busy with their academic (
and social) activities, they may neglect or abandon their
pets. This would not be beneficial for other students, and
certainly neither would it be beneficial for the pet.

Thankfully, many authorities are starting to realize that
pets can be a great stress reliever, and that pet owners
tend to be happier and more relaxed than non-pet owners.
Pets can help students cope with the stress of exams and
the initial feeling of homesickness at the start of term.

The Biggest Pet Friendly Colleges and Universities

The closest to being pet friendly colleges and
universities as far as most are concerned, is to allow
fish or small reptiles. That seems "safe" enough, doesn't
it? Naturally, guide dogs and other service animals are
allowed. However, in recent years, many more colleges and
universities are permitting certain animals on a trial
basis. This is good news for college bound students who
would prefer to head off to college with their pets.

The two major universities MIT and UCLA will allow cats
that have been spayed or neutered. They also require that
the animals innoculations are all up to date, and that the
animal be registered with the campus housing office. Every
resident on the floor has to approve the cat before it can
stay there "" to avoid issues with allergies, for example.

Eckered College has special 'pet dorms' where cats and dogs
are allowed, although they have to weigh less than 40
pounds, and again, all vaccinations have to be up to date.
Stephens College will allow cats, dogs and rabbits in one
of its halls, but only on the first floor, so pet friendly
'places' are limited.

Vassar College have had a pet friendly policy since 1971,
although they operate a voting system and require that at
least 75% of the residents in a dorm vote in favor of
allowing pets before the dorm becomes a 'pet dorm'.

CALTEC will allow cats in their dorms, as will the State
University of New Your. The University of Pennsylvania
will allow hamsters, birds, and rabbits.

As you can see, many prestigious colleges and universities
will allow pets. Many more consider the possibility each
year, so ask about pets when you apply, and you may find
that you can take your four legged friend with you when the
term starts.

About the Author:

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