Comments on: Pets require real commitment http://www.westerngazette.ca/2010/02/24/pets-require-real-commitment/ The Gazette is the daily student newspaper at the University of Western Ontario in London. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:57:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jenny Walker http://www.westerngazette.ca/2010/02/24/pets-require-real-commitment/comment-page-1/#comment-2143 Jenny Walker Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:53:16 +0000 http://www.uwogazette.ca/?p=5024#comment-2143 I agree with most of what you say, I do think it's possible to have a pet as a student with the appropriate support and commitment, however as a student these things are often lacking! Most importantly, I really hope you pointed how inappropriate and cruel the owner was being, leaving their dog outside in such cold temperatures, and didn't just watch, sipping your own latte disapprovingly! I agree with most of what you say, I do think it’s possible to have a pet as a student with the appropriate support and commitment, however as a student these things are often lacking!

Most importantly, I really hope you pointed how inappropriate and cruel the owner was being, leaving their dog outside in such cold temperatures, and didn’t just watch, sipping your own latte disapprovingly!

]]> By: Jon England http://www.westerngazette.ca/2010/02/24/pets-require-real-commitment/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Jon England Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:49:42 +0000 http://www.uwogazette.ca/?p=5024#comment-2089 I agree with everything you just said about the responsibilities except I think it is manageable to have a pet at school. I have a dog named is Crosby who is 1 year old. I am a full time student, involved in extracurriculars and I enjoy going out with my friends. Having a dog as a student is no different than having a dog post university. When I graduate university I expect to be just as busy if not more. What does this mean for Crosby? I have to plan to wake up early morning to take him outside, come home after classes to chill with him, and if I'm not able to take care of him for a certain amount of hours I get a friend to baby sit him (there are tons of people who love baby sitting). It is extra responsibility but at the same time it is completely worth it. I agree with everything you just said about the responsibilities except I think it is manageable to have a pet at school.

I have a dog named is Crosby who is 1 year old. I am a full time student, involved in extracurriculars and I enjoy going out with my friends. Having a dog as a student is no different than having a dog post university. When I graduate university I expect to be just as busy if not more.

What does this mean for Crosby? I have to plan to wake up early morning to take him outside, come home after classes to chill with him, and if I’m not able to take care of him for a certain amount of hours I get a friend to baby sit him (there are tons of people who love baby sitting).

It is extra responsibility but at the same time it is completely worth it.

]]> By: Victoria http://www.westerngazette.ca/2010/02/24/pets-require-real-commitment/comment-page-1/#comment-2049 Victoria Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.uwogazette.ca/?p=5024#comment-2049 I'd just like to add that if students are interested in having a pet, and have the time but not the finances, or don't want the 10-15 year commitment, fostering is an excellent option. There are so many dogs and cats that have been rescued and are waiting for a forever home that would benefit from someone to give them some love and attention while they wait. Most shelters will provide all food and vet expenses, only asking that you take care of the animal. Always think about the commitment you are making, whether it is fostering or owning a pet. You'll be a bringing a living being into your life who will completely count on you. Make sure you know for a fact that you will be able to do whatever it necessary to give it a wonderful life. I’d just like to add that if students are interested in having a pet, and have the time but not the finances, or don’t want the 10-15 year commitment, fostering is an excellent option. There are so many dogs and cats that have been rescued and are waiting for a forever home that would benefit from someone to give them some love and attention while they wait. Most shelters will provide all food and vet expenses, only asking that you take care of the animal.

Always think about the commitment you are making, whether it is fostering or owning a pet. You’ll be a bringing a living being into your life who will completely count on you. Make sure you know for a fact that you will be able to do whatever it necessary to give it a wonderful life.

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