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500: 68:, where she had a kitten. After pitching the idea of a Pet House to the board of trustees and the student body, many of whom have visions of "animal feces everywhere and dogs barking and keeping people awake." After persuading the rest of the administration that such a plan was feasible, college officials visited 147: 93:
The college only permits "family pets" that have been owned by the student's family for greater than one year. Cats, dogs (except large breeds), small birds, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, turtles, and fish are all approved for the Pet House. All pets must have a clean bill of health from a
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reported in 2010 that "A recent visit to Monroe Hall found it quiet and clean. A large lawn around the dorm is where the pets can romp and play, often drawing the attention of students passing by. The pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets."
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veterinarian; all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered. Pets are not permitted in the classroom. Moreover, your pet too should have a passport, if you want to take your pet abroad with you.
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cluster of residence halls. It is one of several other "Theme Communities" developed by the college; others include "Leadership & Service Community" and the "International House."
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The college administration believes that the pet house provides a good on-campus experience and improves the college's competitiveness in recruiting potential students.
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During the 2009-10 school year, 10 students lived in the Pet House; that number jumped to 34 in the 2010-11 school year.
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that allows students to live with their family pets. It has been identified as part of a growing trend of
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in January 2005. She had been inspired by her own experience as a freshman at
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to see how their pet-friendly housing program operated. The
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Plans for the Pet House began shortly after animal lover
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Wilson, Holly; Amanda J. Gunther (September 9, 2011).
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residence hall
Washington & Jefferson College
pet-friendly dormitories
United States
Presidents' Row
Tori Haring-Smith
college president
Swarthmore College
Eckerd College
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Pets - WJ Student Handbook"
Washington & Jefferson College
Archived
"'Pet House' means students don't leave home without 'em"
Observer-Reporter
"Pets take the bite out of dorm life"
USA Today
"Colleges Extend the Welcome Mat to Students' Pets"
The New York Times
Archived
"Bring Your Pet to College"
U.S. News & World Report
the original
"Residential Learning Communities: Theme Communities"
Washington & Jefferson College
Archived



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