What should be apart of any college students house as they go through college? My biggest suggestion is a pet, in my terms it is a house cat. My roommate introduced this cat from the shelter to our college house this past semester and I was skeptical of the cat as I had never had an indoor cat before. I have only had barn cats, that pretty much minded there own business outside and rarely interacted with us. But I was game to have a pet in the house, especially since it was low maintenance.

We named the 1 year old grey tiger cat Boots and he got accommodated to the house quickly. I was still a bit skeptical as he seemed to just claw everything. Our friendship grew as I often leave my door open and he loves to come into my room to look out the windows. Then he started to do what any cat does to win over an owner which is to find small spaces to fit in and lay down. He did this with almost every drawer in my dresser and so many boxes I had around my room. He kept this up and I have to say I became a fan of him because he was just a fun cat and comforting.

The instant that really won me over for forever was a few weeks before Christmas during finals week. I was feeling really low with myself about how the semester was going. I sat in front of our Christmas Tree at our house late at night and Boots came over to play but instantly just came up and curled up in my lap. Between the glow from the Christmas Tree and the comfort from Boots it made me feel so much better, more relaxed and let me think it will be all okay, you have a great life. So yeah, Boots is my buddy now and he can still be a pain in the butt but worth all the issues.

So if you are thinking about getting a pet or feel like you need something in your life the perks of a cat are great for college students:

1. They are pretty self sufficient, just give them food, water and some attention and they are sold.

2. They are pretty fun to play with for either laser pointers or toys on ropes, but be warned they will also try to play with your shoe laces as you tie your shoes.

3. They will curl up in to you at times that are super adorable but usually when you need to move or go to the bathroom.

4. They make you more assertive as they will brake the rules you set up for them, often.

5. They have no judgement when you have to vent and usually all they will ask for in return is to be pet.

6. When they loaf up its adorable and if you don't know what that means google cats loafing and you will understand.

7. Watching them go about their own day is pretty great as they are very independent but also have weird habits like trying to catch the birds outside window by jumping at it.

8. They are soft and thats always a nice thing.

9. I did nine for the amount of cat lives but honestly a pet can be a great companion during college as you go through ups and downs. So if you have the option, think about it and take the responsibility seriously because it could be a gift in your life.