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Volunteer with pets when you can adopt - Catherine - 02-21-2017
This is a good idea. Students who want a pet often end up not being able to fulfill a lifetime commitment to the pet. When they go home they leave the pet behind or they turn it loose. Many students can't really afford a pet anyhow.
Instead of taking on a pet they can't look after, it would be better to volunteer at an animal shelter. They could even foster a pet.
This gives the student the fun of the pet experience without the responsibility that they can't take on anyhow.
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This solution would do for a lot of people who are unable to take on full responsibility for a pet. Someone with health issues or an unstable living situation could still enjoy pets by walking dogs at a shelter. Many shelters need volunteers to cuddle the bunnies and cats and other animals. A senior who doesn't want to take on a pet because of age can still enjoy walks with a dog.
It is a good idea and I hope it catches on.