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The University of Northern Colorado, as well as a few Colleges, has developed a pilot program where dorm students are allowed to keep pets under 40 pounds. My first thought was “isn’t that nice” followed quickly by “Yeah, but, that pet will soon be neglected!” Would you allow a dorm student to have a baby living with them?! I still remember what it was like being a full-time student. Your time is spent getting to classes, studying, projects...and having spending money. You may also be working at a part time job. So who is going to regularly take the dog out for a walk, let alone to do “their business?” When the first bag of dog food runs out, “Max” may be living on a steady diet of pizza and tacos. When you adopt a pet, it comes with responsibility. You have to make a commitment to keep them healthy and happy. It also means spending time with them. A neglected dog may become stressed and take it out by chewing up any number of things that may be strewn around a dorm room. Does the student even know if there is a reliable, local veterinarian in case of an emergency? If you really are determined to keep a pet at College, then please make a detailed list of supplies ahead of time.Also consider that not every dorm will have air conditioning either. There is a dog bed that allows you to insert a cooling gel pack that you keep frozen in a freezer. These gel packs can be used over and over and last six to eight hours. (But does your dorm room have a fridge?) You should not keep a dog in a room that is too hot! Hopefully, you must at least make sure a fan is working to circulate the air. It would also be wise to crate train your pet. While you are at class, the pet is crated and thus protected and safe. Always keep a radio on low so your pet doesn’t feel alone. This is still not a substitute for your attention. Most dogs should not be in a crate for more than 5 to 6 hours. They will still need to drink water and “do their business.” Never use the crate for punishment, it must always be their “den.” Please have a back-up plan in case you do realize that you have made a mistake and need to find a new home quickly for “Max.” You do not want your pet to end up in an animal shelter. (That’s another reason why you always need to be on great terms with your parents). If you are determined to keep a pet in a dorm room, then please check out our Cooler Gel Packs, Cool Bed III and Cool Lounger Pet Beds to keep your “best furry friend” safe and cool to make both of you happy! Please check out our collection of plush crate pads that come in a variety of colors too. Check out our website at www.buydoggybeds.com and see all that we have in dog beds and doggy bed sofas too. Free shipping. Let a sleeping dog (or cat) lie...in comfort! Follow us at: buydoggybeds.blogspot.com, twitter.com/buydoggybeds and facebook.com/buydoggybeds.
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