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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A dorm at Keystone College will house residents of the two and four-legged variety. Come fall, students can bring their dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, gerbil or guinea pig to live with them on the ...

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 ...

Caring for a pet in college is not a one-way street. Owning a pet has several benefits for the care provider. College can be a stress-inducing, depressing, and lonely place. Pets can make an otherwise ...

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college held a graduation for its recent graduates’ pets. Lyon College said in a social media post “It’s not just the students that get ...

While adopting an animal is a comforting and exciting idea, there are many aspects of pet parenthood to consider before committing to the decision. Pets are living, breathing creatures with lots of ...

An undergraduate major dedicated to pets was recently launched at China Agricultural University (CAU), the first such major ...

1. Pets Help You Live Longer, Healthier Lives . Having a dog is associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease or other causes, according to a study that followed 3.4 million ...