By Zach Hartman
Office of Residence Life
935 William Pitt Union
3959 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
To Whom It May Concern:
Can I get a dog for my dorm? Pleeeeease? I’d take care of it myself! And I’d feed him
and water him and take him for walks every day! Pleeeeease? I know Christmas is coming up soon and I’ve been a very good boy this year so I think being allowed to have a dog next semester would be a prefect present! The dog could keep me company! And I could train him not to bark or disturb the neighbors. We already have Therapy Dog Tuesdays, so why not make every day a Tuesday? Who likes Mondays anyway?
Plus, did you know that there are thousands of dogs sitting in cages in animal shelters
right now, just waiting for someone to come and adopt them? Imagine how many dogs could be saved if every college student could adopt one! I mean, I’m not saying it should be a requirement, but wouldn’t it be nice to have the option? And like I get it if you don’t want dogs in Towers or the Quad or something, but if you live in like, Bouquet, then what’s the problem? There’s enough space! And there’s even a yard for the dog to play! It’s practically designed to have a pet!
If that isn’t enough to convince you, here are workingmother.com’s “7 Good Reasons Why You Should Get a Dog for Your Kids”:
- They are a true friend
- They help you maintain good health
- They protect kids
- They help kids develop skills
- They promote emotional development
- They reduce anxiety
- They help kids manage behavioral problems
- (and I added this one myself) They’re just so good!
Woah. I’m convinced. Are you? Show us you understand our canine cause and allow us to keep dogs in the dorms! It’s about time!
Sincerely yours,
The Canine Council
The Pitiful News 