The residence halls do not allow pets other than fish. Bloise and her roommate were told to get rid of the cat, and no penalties were given. Bloise said that while it was nice to come home to the cat and fun to play with it, she was concerned about the cat's health. It was such a small space, it wasn't a good environment for the cat. It would be nice to have a cat if you live in a house, but not in a dorm.
Requirements vary among companies, but mostly only a deposit is needed.
Johnson Rentals has properties that allow pets, said manager Jeff Johnson. The Daily Illini Elizabeth Stoll, sophomore in LAS, holds one of her two firebelly toads in her bedroom Wednesday morning. Stoll has owned her toads, Floyd and Napoleon, since June. She finds that they enjoy listening to Led Zepplin. Stoll is one of many students who live with pets.