THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008
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Living with pets in apartments
BY MICHAEL HOLTZ editor@kansan.com
Kris Laur, Milwaukee junior, arrives home from work to be greeted by Borris - her three month old Pug-Miniature Pinture puppy. For Laur, dogs have always been an important part of her life.
"I got [Borris] over winter break as a 21st birthday present to myself," said Laur. "Not having a dog while in college was weird for me."
Laur isn't the only student with a passion for humans' canine counterparts. Destaney Sperry, Shawnee senior, has two of her own - Enzo, a one-year-old Australian Shepherd and Conan, a
nine-weeks-old German shepherd/Rottweiler.
"I have always loved animals and wanted some fun entertainment," Sperry explains.
While owning a dog can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, Laur and Sperry agree that it is also a hefty responsibility - not only the amount of time demanded, but also the financial requirements. Both claim to spend between $50 and $100 dollars during any given month on pet supplies such as food, treats, and veterinary expenses.
"He's not too expensive because he is so
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