Spring Break
Having a pet, paying the price
Stacy Smith/Activities reporter
Issue date: 9/22/05 Section: News
Matt Pozezinski, a senior history major, adopted golden retriever/labrador/husky mix, Justice, nearly a year ago.
Justice was found at the Coles County Animal Shelter, Pozezinski said.
It costs approximately $41 for shots, food and then the shelter asked for donations, he said. However, the shelter makes new owners take the dog to the vet to get neutered, which costs about $95.
"It was expensive having her in the beginning because I was buying her all kinds of stuff," Pozezinski said.
"I would definitely recommend adopting, but it's good to get your parents approval before getting a pet," Pozezinski said. "She is one of the best investments I've ever made; I was here in the summer and I probably would have gone insane if she wasn't here."
Justin Hlazin, a senior communication studies major, is one of five roommates of Pozezinski's.
Justice is well trained and doesn't really get into much, Hlazin said.
"Everyone is really supportive and helps take care of her," Hlazin said, "She is always around, people watch out for her and share the equal responsibilities."
Liz Shields, a senior sociology major, had a black labrador and Australian shepherd mix named Beau.
Shields had to get rid of the dog because she said it was too hard to take care of a puppy by herself with a job and schoolwork.
Shields said she thinks students do not realize how much responsibility owning a pet can be because parents are usually the ones who take care of the animal.
A dog provides companionship, protection and exercise, but if roommates don't want it, it's hard to take care of and it costs a lot, Shields said.
"I can see a lot more people have gotten pets," Shields said. "You see people walking dogs all over campus."
Justice was found at the Coles County Animal Shelter, Pozezinski said.
It costs approximately $41 for shots, food and then the shelter asked for donations, he said. However, the shelter makes new owners take the dog to the vet to get neutered, which costs about $95.
"It was expensive having her in the beginning because I was buying her all kinds of stuff," Pozezinski said.
"I would definitely recommend adopting, but it's good to get your parents approval before getting a pet," Pozezinski said. "She is one of the best investments I've ever made; I was here in the summer and I probably would have gone insane if she wasn't here."
Justin Hlazin, a senior communication studies major, is one of five roommates of Pozezinski's.
Justice is well trained and doesn't really get into much, Hlazin said.
"Everyone is really supportive and helps take care of her," Hlazin said, "She is always around, people watch out for her and share the equal responsibilities."
Liz Shields, a senior sociology major, had a black labrador and Australian shepherd mix named Beau.
Shields had to get rid of the dog because she said it was too hard to take care of a puppy by herself with a job and schoolwork.
Shields said she thinks students do not realize how much responsibility owning a pet can be because parents are usually the ones who take care of the animal.
A dog provides companionship, protection and exercise, but if roommates don't want it, it's hard to take care of and it costs a lot, Shields said.
"I can see a lot more people have gotten pets," Shields said. "You see people walking dogs all over campus."
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