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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFF THE HILL
AUGUST 15, 2005
PETS
Pets require attention, love
Photos by Kerri Henderson/KANSAN
Pet World, 711 W. 23rd St, sells parakeets and many other pets. Students should consult their lease to determine what pets they may keep.
BY ERN DROSTE
edroste@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
For Tammy King, the best part about having a pet is the love.
King, Johnson County Community College junior, has owned her miniature dachshund, Emmy, for about one and a half years and has had to adjust to life as a full-time student with a job and a pet. But what she gets in return was worth it, she said.
Guinea pigs Dr. Watson and Mr. Patches nibble on a piece of cilantro.
"She keeps me company," she said. "It's kind of scary living alone — especially at first. But Emmy makes it easier ... she's a really snuggly dog."
Jeaneen Hercha, operations manager for the Lawrence Humane Society, said students usually adopted pets because it's their first year away from home and they may miss their old pet or just want a pet of their own.
Hercha said students could adopt from the Humane Society, but sorority and fraternity members could not adopt a pet if they were living in the sorority or fraternity house. She said there were too many cases of animals being mistreated in the house. In one incident, a cat was cooked on a barbecue, she said.
Students who are looking to adopt a pet should keep in mind that pets require attention. Students should ask themselves if they are unselfish and responsible enough to have a pet at this time in their lives. Hercha said.
"Having a pet is pretty much like having a kid," she said. "It's a big responsibility."
vet bills, long-term health care, food, litter and even apartment deposits.
Hercha said pets were a long-term commitment. Students may not realize all the costs involved, including annual vaccinations, emergency
Students living in the residence halls, scholarship halls and apartments on campus are limited to what pets they can have. The Student Housing Department policy allows fish in aquariums as pets, nothing else.
Diana Robertson, associate director for Housing Office Administration, said other pets wouldn't be appropriate in community living environments. The policy protected pets, as well as people with allergies, she said. She said noise and cleanliness were also concerns.
Robertson said students occasionally got caught with pets they couldn't keep in student housing but that most understood and followed the policy.
Hercha said students should consider how much free time they would have available when thinking of adopting a pet.
"Students schedules aren't conducive to keeping a pet," she said.
"If you come from classes and plan to run right out the door you probably shouldn't get a pet," she said.
"I have to think about how long I've been gone," she said. "I can't just stay out all night any-more because I have to let her out so she won't make a mess."
King said she had to learn how to manage her time better since she got her dog Emmy.
Hercha said smaller animals such as caged birds or lizards that don't require a lot of care may be the best choice for students.
Students living off campus in apartments or houses have a little more flexibility in choosing what pets they own. Eagle Ridge Apartments,
Hercha said apartments restricted what kinds of pets you have and many pets end up abandoned when people realize they couldn't live in a certain apartment because of their pet.
530 Eldridge St., where King lives, allows residents to own cats and dogs less than 25 pounds, said Britney Jurgensen, leasing consultant.
The Lawrence Humane Society sees an increase in its intake of pets when school lets out and during vacations, Hercha said. She said many people bring them in if they can't take their pet with them, others abandon their pets.
King said keeping pets could be expensive and time consuming.
"It's easy to say 'Oh, they're so cute,' but they take a lot of commitment." King said.
Tammy King. Johnson County Community College junior, gives her dog Emmy some affection. King has had Emmy for about one and a half years.
PET RULES.
> KU Housing: Fish in aquariums are the only pets allowed in student housing.
Kerri Henderson/KANSAN
- Eagle Ridge Apartments: Cats and dogs less than 25 pounds are allowed. They allow a maximum of two cats, one dog, or one cat and one dog. There is a $200 one-time, non-refundable fee for the first pet and $50 for the second. They do not charge pet rent.
- Orchard Corners Apartments: Pets less than 25 pounds full-grown are allowed. There is a $200 pet deposit, $150 pet fee and $25 pet rent each month. There is a two pet maximum.
The Legends: No pets are allowed.
♦ Colony Woods: Pets under 30 pounds are allowed. There is a $150 non-refundable fee, a $150 deposit and $15 in additional rent.
RECREATION
Phil Brandt, Lenexa senior, shoots for par on hole seven at the disc golf course at Centennial Park, Sixth and Rockledge streets.
Extreme, mainstream sports offer diversion
By LIZ NARTOWICZ
lnartowicz@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
There's a time and place for everything and it's called college. Besides cramming your cranium with knowledge, college provides you with the opportunity to try something new.
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Luckily, Lawrence is brimming with refreshing ideas to help you break away from the mundane. So, if you're looking for something a little more exhilarating than the usual movie night with friends, check out these exciting activities.
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While Lawrence has its selection of courts, cages, ranges and trails, it also offers more extreme athletic entertainment. Skip the basketball court and test your rock climbing skills at the Student Recreation Fitness Center, 1740 Watkins Center Drive. It's open evenings, times depend on the day, and it's free.
Or, if you're looking for a more interactive activity for you and your friends, go stealth mode and paintball. For $28 Drop Zone Extreme Sports, 811 E. 23rd St., will equip you with 100 paintballs and everything else you'd need. They even have a field 15 minutes outside of Lawrence for you to shoot.
For a more laid back competition among friends, head to Centenial Park, 600 Rockledge Road. Bring your Frisbee for a fun and friendly game of Frisbee golf or snatch a skateboard or roller blades and take a ride on the cement skate park.
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If you're looking for indoor activities to beat the heat, try a few games of bowling at the Jaybowl. Located on the first floor of the Kansas Union, Jaybowl provides old fashion fun for only $1 a game with a $1 shoe rental fee. Or get in touch with creative side by stopping by Sun Fire Ceramics, 1002 New Hampshire St., and paint pottery. For as little as $4 you can choose and paint your own bowl, vase or figurine to take home with you.
Dale Snell, McPherson freshman, watches his ball roll down the lane towards the pins at the lavbowl in the Kansas Union.
There's always something to do in Lawrence, whether it's checking out the latest show at a local gallery, sampling the squishy cuisine of the newest sushi restaurant or even just window-shopping downtown. The opportunities are endless and fortunately easily accessible.
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