When I was younger, there was nothing quite like going to my local PetSmart and immediately running towards the section of the store where all of the adoptable cats were. As I made my way over to them ...

With the newfound independence and freedom a college student discovers, a desire to have a pet tag along for the adventure often follows. For these first-time pet owners, a furry friend can help ...

To help ease homesickness, some colleges have adopted pet-friendly policies for students living on- and off-campus. Moving off to college doesn’t mean you have to leave the family dog behind, at least ...

The 10 best pets for college students are small, low maintenance, and quiet but will still provide you with plenty of love. Kemal Yildirim/ E+ via Getty Images.

Besides the general upkeep of a pet’s health, June said she suggests simplifying care for a pet when possible. For example, she has a service which ships her cat’s food to he r apartment ...