I have had pets my whole life. Until college, I hadn’t lived without at least one. Life without them is a big bummer, but I’m managing. I often think about whether I’d be able to take care of a pet at ...

During move-in time at Virginia Tech, campus is crazy. Students haul clothes, dressers, fans and everything else they own to school every August. Most say goodbye to their parents and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Is it practical for college students to keep pets? Here are three ...

Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, has allowed students to bring their pets to live with them for years. However, in the past, pet owners had to live in designated halls. The school recently ...

But, if you are a first-time pet owner, you should also know having a pet also requires time, effort and money. Especially if you live alone, the stress and upkeep may make keeping a pet a challenge.

There are many reasons not to own a pet. If you are a freshman, just getting used to college will be more than enough. Almost all college dorms ban pets, so you would have to live off campus.

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 ...

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 ...

But after the college announced last fall that Siena Hall would be pet-friendly, he decided to move back on campus. Byrne enjoys taking Bailey, his 1-year-old English shepherd, for walks along ...

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 ...

Obviously students can’t bring any pet with them to college. They have rules. All pets have to be vaccinated and they can’t weigh more than forty pounds.