Don’t want to leave your furry four-legged companion behind when you head off to college? Well, you just might not have to. More and more, college student apartment complexes are welcoming college student pets with open paws and offering pet friendly student apartments.
Benefits of Taking Your Pet with You in the Fall
Let’s face it, transitioning from living at home to living in an off campus apartment is huge. The change can leave one feeling overwhelmed or isolated. Researchers at Ohio State University found that almost 25 percent of college students felt that their pets helped them adjust to this transition. The study also found that students who took their pets along with them were less likely to feel depressed and lonely. College students surveyed in this study found that college students reported that their pets kept them active with walks and socializing with others. It’s just easy to engage with others while you’re out walking your pet. After all, who can resist that cute pooch? And snuggling with your pet while you’re studying is just plain comforting.
Pet Friendly Student Apartments Policies
Pet policies at pet friendly student apartments tend to vary a bit, but there are some commonalities. If you plan to bring your pet with you, there may be some additional fees, such a as a non-refundable pet free, refundable pet deposit and an extra per month pet rent fee. Some college apartments also have a pet weight limit and breed restrictions. In addition, there is likely to be a limit on the number of pets allowed. There may also be some restrictions on where your pet is allowed to go. Pools and on-site cafes may be no-pet zones. At the same time, some college apartments will have walking paths where you take along your leashed pet. If you take your pet with you to a pet friendly apartment complex, be sure that you carefully review all the dos and don’ts in the lease agreement.
If your four-legged buddy is a must-have when you head off to college, check out the Standard. Not only is this upscale college student apartment complex pet friendly, but it offers outstanding amenities for students. Perks include a resort style swimming pool, resident clubhouse with flat-screen TVs, Starbucks Café Bar, courtyards with outdoor grilling firepit, extensive fitness facilities and much more. Choose from a wide variety of floor plans with flat-screen TVs, washer and dryer, granite countertops, high-speed Internet and cable, ceiling fans, private bathrooms and electronic key system. It’s the ideal place for both you and your pet to call home.