Many of us consider our pets family. At Florida Atlantic University, the dorms are not pet friendly. This has caused many students to leave their pets at home, give them away, and in some bad cases, even put them down. For many of us, this is not easy to do. We must not have to choose between our education and our pets who we grew up with and are attached to. I would like FAU to allow pets in the dorms. To make it easier and prevent trouble, they can allow small animals or animals that are not dangerous. The emotional animal support team take a long time to process a student's request to allow their pets in their dorm. A lot of times, students do not even have a note from a doctor to allow them to have an emotional animal support. Not everyone is in condition to go to a doctor for their mental health. FAU is an amazing school and welcome everyone of different backgrounds, but they should start allowing students to bring in their pets. A lot of colleges around the country have pet-friendly housing. It is time we start doing the same. 

Below is an article explaining the many reasons why pets should be allowed in college dorms: 

Why Pets Should Be Allowed in College Dorms (theodysseyonline.com)