Is this the best time to get a dog or cat? Many pets end up on the streets or at rescue centers because students haven’t fully thought through everything that pet ownership entails.
Getting a pet can be tempting if you’re a student. Many students are living away from home for the first time. When you’re in a new place and you don’t know anyone, it can feel strange, lonely and daunting. In this situation, it can be tempting to get a pet, a pet that will give you unconditional love, that will always be there for you, a constant companion.
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But it’s important to clearly think it all through before you get a pet or you could easily end up in a difficult situation.
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It’s probably better to postpone pet ownership until you have finished your studies. If you’re an animal lover and can’t imagine these years at college without a pet, why not use your love of animals to make you a bit of extra cash? You could become a dog walker, or you could feed people’s cats while they are away on vacation. That way you get to spend some quality time with pets, without the complication of owning them yourself. Even better, volunteer at a shelter – rescue organizations are always looking for people to walk dogs or cuddle with cats.
