pets Archives - The Pitt News

Pet Expo attracts furry, scaly and feathered companions to Pittsburgh

By Casey Carter, Staff Writer • November 6, 2023

Amid resounding cheers and barks, a dog jumped off a diving platform, caught a ball mid-air and crashed into the pool. Nearby, dogs sped through an agility course, expertly weaving and jumping through...

Opinion | Tarantulas are the best pets for college students

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Columnist • May 31, 2022

Tarantulas are the most manageable pets for busy college students, even though they might be scary.

Pitt pet owners share advice, love for animal companions

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • November 10, 2021

Having a pet is, to no one’s surprise, a huge undertaking — especially as a college student. Delphie Backs, a junior applied developmental psychology major, adopted her cat Olaf, a two-year-old white short-hair, from the Beaver County Humane Society last year.

Opinion | Get a fish, not a relationship

By Nina Santucci, For the Pitt News • January 27, 2020

You will never really know what your fish is feeling, but you can assume it’s undying love, as you’re the sole purpose it’s still alive.

Pets of Pitt: students find furry friends on campus

By Prachi Patel / Staff Writer • July 3, 2017

Winston prowls around a house on Bates Street — meowing, knocking things over with his black-and-white paws and chewing on the mail. For Georgia Vidal, a college student with a limited budget, housing...