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Photos: Some colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home
Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, plays with her dog Zuco on Aug. 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tina Russell, Associated Press
Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, plays with her dog Zuco in her college dorm Aug. 20 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Some colleges are allowing pets in dorms to help students feel more at home.
Tina Russell, Associated Press
Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, walks into her dorm room with her dog Zuco on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tina Russell)
Tina Russell
Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, poses for a photo with her dog Zuco on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tina Russell)
Tina Russell
Sophie Nocera, 21, a senior at Eckerd College, plays with her dog Zuco on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Tina Russell)
Tina Russell
Student Molly Cheer's cat, Louie, peers out of his shelter in her dorm room at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.
Thomas Peipert, Associated Press
Student Molly Cheer gives her pet comfort cat, Louie, a treat in her dorm room Aug. 25 at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.
Thomas Peipert, Associated Press
Student Molly Cheer gives her pet comfort cat, Louie, a treat in her dorm room at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
Thomas Peipert
Student Molly Cheer sits with her pet comfort cat, Louie, as she looks at upcoming course work in her dorm room Aug. 25 at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo.
