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Alternative pets
from TT02 English
by Tuntreet
Maiken Halvorsen Journalist Oda Braar Wæge Illustrator Sofie Palmstrøm Translator
Have you always dreamed of owning your own pet when moving away from home? Was your mother allergic? Did your father think it was too much work with a little ball of fur? Finally you have moved away from mom and dad and you can get that cat you always wanted! Wait... You live in a SiÅs-collective you say? You’re not allowed to bring dogs and cats into your dorm?
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FEAR NOT!
shouldn’t you be allowed to take care of them? I am, of course, talking about the rats who hide in the nooks and crannies of Pentagon. Those who don’t think rats are cute or suitable as pets have obviously never seen Ratatouille. Rats have all the good characteristics of a dog, they don’t bark and are extremely independent. If you change your mind and don’t want the rat after all, you can just put it outside.
If neither rats nor flour beetles are your cup of tea, we have one last hot tip. Most students who live in a collective have experienced a bad roommate. Maybe one who makes an awful mess, who begs for your food or can’t shut up. One who drools, snores, pukes on the floor, sheds or one who doesn’t clean up after they’ve pooped. Why not take advantage of the situation and make it better for both parties? You can take on the responsibility for the much needed puppy training, and your roomie gets free food and lots of snuggles. Win-win!
There are many alternatives. If you are one of those who don’t fear tiny creepy crawlers, then flour beetles might be solution for you! You can keep them in a jar, feed them, watch them reproduce, and put them on your shoulder. The snuggling must be done with the greatest caution though. Flour beetles do not cause any allergic reactions, they don’t shed, and it’s socially acceptable to eat them after they’ve silently passed away. We think so.
The guidelines from SiÅs clearly state that pets are not allowed in most of their collectives, but what about the animals who already live there? Those who SiÅs can’t get rid of. Why
