<p>Hey all. I was wondering what kind of pets (if any) are allowed in most dorms. It probably depends on the school, but just a general estimate of what kind of animals are most tolerated in most dorms would be fine.</p>
<p>But, if you want to get nitty-gritty, I'm planning on going to the Mid/lower-tier UCs. UCD, UCSB, UCSC. </p>
<p>Dorm pet stories are fine too.</p>
<p>At my school, fish. I think just in a ten-gallon tank or less.</p>
<p>That said, I'm thinking of getting a turtle...</p>
<p>Yeah everyone here basically has fish. There are some people definitely have cats in their rooms, and I know a girl who had a tiny little dog, but it's really just not advisable. Chances are you'll get caught, and the pets will not lead good lives.</p>
<p>At my school it's just fish, and technically only in a bowl, though mine is in a small tank. I think you can get away with a small reptile if they won't make noise, stink, or have anyone allergic to them. No cats or dogs, though. No one specified anything about squirrels though, and I've been tempted to catch one... Our squirrels are so funny.</p>
<p>I don't know what it is about college campus squirrels...ours here are like, completely domesticated besides the whole probably have rabies thing.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, most schools allow a pet that can live in a 10 gallon tank (20x12x12). Some of them require that pet to be able to live underwater!</p>
<p>Turtles must be 4" in diameter to be legally sold in the United States as pets. There is a disease issue (salmonella) so those little ones are illegal. Not illegal to own, but illegal to sell. They do require a pretty serious set up in terms of space and water and filtration and UV/incandecent lighting.</p>
<p>Your local independent pet store (i.e. not Petcosmartland) should be able to help you select a pet and set it up properly for optimum health and well-being.</p>
<p>please please please do not even think about getting a dog (or cat) in a dorm.</p>
<p>I've heard that University of Florida allows animals like gerbils and hamsters if you pay an extra fee. </p>
<p>I agree with people who say don't sneak in an animal like a cat or dog. It's not fair to the animal, and it's not fair to others who may be allergic or not want to deal with things like dog poop or the smell of cat litter.</p>
<p>When I went to Harvard, some farm girl from the midwest sneaked in a baby pig. She kept the pig in one of her dresser drawers. Her roommate was ticked. That pig's droppings stunk up the room. Some students thought it was cute, but many of us were ticked and caused her to get rid of it because we didn't want to live in a barn.</p>
<p>Yeah. I was thinking more along the lines of gerbils and hamsters. Dogs and cats definitely need a lot more room.</p>
<p>If they weren't such high-maintenance, I'd love to be able to keep a small parakeet in my dorm. As an alternate to all of the above, I've heard that Hermit Crabs make interesting pets. XD</p>