Pets in College

Temptation in college is everywhere. Whether you’re scrolling through Instagram and see the Dachshund of your dreams or you’re walking across campus and see the most adorable Golden Doodle pup, it can be hard to “just say no” to these temptations. Yes, puppy fever is a thing.

Parents, I am warning you. There is a good possibility that at some point your DC will approach you with the idea of them getting a pet while in college. If your student finds him or herself headed to the Humane Society or stopping by a pet store on a whim, make sure they take these into consideration first: