Comments on: Pets aren’t for college kids

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:16:25 +0000

controversial piece…clearly see comments. loved the pic and the article!

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By: Elphaba

Elphaba — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:03:23 +0000

This reminds me of the quote, “People who have what they want are fond of telling people who haven’t what they want that they really don’t want it.” You rock Kate, keep up the great writing!

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By: Danny Hudson

Danny Hudson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:32:07 +0000

I agree a little with everyone. True, there are plenty of people who don’t drink or party, and have nothing else to do than come home after half a day of work and be with their smaller significant other, but there are also a good bunch of students that DO all the things she mentioned.
All in all, people just need to think it through really hard, and not complain when “fido” chews their new shoes, or bra (in my girlfriend’s case), or needs neutering, or new toys, or carpet cleaning, etc…It’s more of a commitment that a lot of college kids are capable of realizing. At our age, people travel a lot, move around, have unusual schedules, and pets just scream “settle down.” And in terms of relationships, they could drastically change the outcome of an existing one, or potential one. All for a cute bundle of joy that you could get at ANY time of your life. So yes I agree with Kate, but I also agree a little with the opposing comments.

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By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:24:17 +0000

I think this article is forgetting that there is a large population of the student body that doesn’t drink or party. Just because a few people aren’t ready for a pet, you should not discount many people who may be ready. People just need to know their limitations and if they are ready to handle a pet.
I am in a major where I am at school from 8 am till often 8 pm. But my cat doesn’t mind, and he is sure nice company to come home to after a long hard day, when the last thing I want to do is socialize with friends.

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By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:41:33 +0000

I agree with Kate. Pets aren’t for most college kids, with the way schedules are, and, to be honest, the way they think. Having a dog in the house with loud music is torture for pets. Beer for dogs? Not good for them. Left alone all day? That’s when they start chewing things. Can’t leave them in a kennel for more than (an ideal) 4 hours. The cheapest pet food us horrible for dogs…fillers are bad for pets.

I’ve seen fellow students get pets, and totally neglect them. Especially as puppies, they’re a lot of work. They’re a lot of sacrifice, and as my parents found out, 2 Aussie puppies are harder work than 1 baby/toddler. You can’t be gone all day, someone has to be there to let them out or give them water mid-day. And that usually doesn’t happen.

However, there are also students who do take wonderful care of their pets, and I’ve seen those as well. However, my heart aches for the ones who aren’t cared for like they deserve.

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:41 +0000

But Kate, don’t you think College students also have the ability to respect and take care of a pet? It’s like you’re saying all College students are this busy, and don’t have the discipline to do what is necessary for the pet…

I guess what I’m saying is that not the entire student population of CU can be self-indulging/absorbed, uncaring, and forgetful when it comes to another living being. I mean, they usually stop at stop-signs. They usually remember to have the newest, latest gear, play their music for the rest of the world to hear, and make sure to provide the necessities for any party worth going to. I mean the last party I went to had 5 types of beer! Not just a keg of Bud light…

What more could a pet ask for? If the owner gets that kind of variety, the dog must be set up for some serious joy! 5 types of dogfood, 5 different locations to go play in during the week. It would be bliss…

Oh wait, did I forget something? I guess the alcohol bill is the first one to get paid? And the big question will always be: Is there enough money for food, as an afterthought?

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