Man's best friend might be left in the cold if students don't consider the consequences that come with owning a pet in college.
At the end of each-
but the chances of them getting into a good home are miniscule Cornwell said.
Approximately eight to 12 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide every year, according to the- he said.
Coady Rentals,-
no exceptions policy stating that if a tenant is found with an animal, he or she might be evicted.
Carrie, an Ohio University graduate student who chose to use only her first name for fear of eviction, has had two cats against the stipulations of her lease.
She decided to bring one of her cats from home because he was getting old, and she wanted to be there when he died.
Carrie, who has had cats her whole life, said that having a pet can be expensive.
People who want a cat should evaluate the costs of having one
she said. I forgot how much it costs to get a kitten shots and food.
Crissa Cummings, a professional dog trainer and volunteer at the dog shelter, had to give her cat away in college after her resident assistant found it in her room.
After almost being evicted from the residence halls, she was not comfortable with the person who took it, she said.
I think about it to this day
Cummings said.
Students should consider an alternative program that allows people to give animals a loving home until they find a permanent location, said-
then it would be the perfect way to experience having a dog
Hartman said.
The average time between when the dog is placed into a foster home and adopted is about three to four weeks, she said.
Jenni Suter, an OU graduate student who fosters dogs through the program, said she and her roommate decided to foster instead of owning a dog because it would be easier.
I thought we were ready to own a dog
she said, but after getting our first dog
we realized it was a big responsibility.
Suter and her roommate received Luna, their first dog, the day she was scheduled to be euthanized. Three weeks
later, Luna, a boxer mix, was adopted.-
Suter said. If they weren't given that chance
