Pets in Dorms?

[FuturePilot1220]

Hello,

So this is a really random question but something I was thinking about. I have received an appointment to the USAFA and was just curious if cadets were allowed to have pets in their dorms.

I know that this is really a strange and random question but nothing really came up when I searched it up

Thank you so much!

 

[USMAGRAD1988]

I don't know about USAFA, but when I was a cadet at USMA (way back in the day) I had an ant formicarium in my room

 

[jebdad]

Have you visited USAFA?

 

[NJROTC-CC]

Hello,

So this is a really random question but something I was thinking about. I have received an appointment to the USAFA and was just curious if cadets were allowed to have pets in their dorms.

I know that this is really a strange and random question but nothing really came up when I searched it up

Thank you so much!

Are you kidding?

 

[Stealth_81]

Only flying squirrels.

Stealth_81

 

[99Gold]

Only flying squirrels.

Stealth_81

Not entirely true. My roommates and I had a rat named Napoleon when I lived in Sijan. He was more of a free-range pet, though. Ate a steady diet of M&Ms off of my roommates desk.

 

[moho]

Falconry sometimes keeps the Falcons with them overnight, I’ve heard.

 

[A1Janitor]

My son’s roommate has a baboon living with him. But that is USNA.

 

[FlyFalcon]

I know there was an iguana keep for a semester by someone here in the forums.

But to answer you question no. Animals are a time commitment something you don't have much of at USAFA. Not to mention there not enough space for many pets, you have at least one roommate if not two, people have allergies and your dorm has to be spotless for inspections along with your uniforms. Oh and pets cost money. Especially if something is damaged because if said pet. All if these aspects take away from your attention in studying and training to be an officer.

 

[Capt MJ]

Only flying squirrels.

Stealth_81

Stealth, didn’t you get issued these?

For the OP, there is always what is allowed in regulations, policies and directives, and then what actually happens.

 

[usafcellist2026]

What about a fishbowl? I'd think a betta fish would be allowed. They're extremely relaxing to watch swim around.

 

[Capt MJ]

What about a fishbowl? I'd think a betta fish would be allowed. They're extremely relaxing to watch swim around.

Plan for fish care for 3 weeks more or less of winter break?

 

[A1Janitor]

Plan for fish care for 3 weeks more or less of winter break?

For USNA - let it go free in the Chesapeake. If it was happy in the prison tank, it will be waiting for the mid to pick it back up!

 

[raimius]

That would be a "no."

Although, when pets were discovered, it was always interesting. Flying squirrel and another case of a rodent that decided to run-on its squeaky wheel (hidden in a trunk) during a room inspection...

 

[VelveteenR]

If you convert them to wearables first, then yes.

 

[2025Cadet]

My roommate and I have a potato.

 

[USMAZoo98]

I cannot believe that this was a serious question or that it was even posted.

 

[Bigrod]

Cadets are the only animals allowed in The Zoo

 

[FlyFalcon]

I cannot believe that this was a serious question or that it was even posted.

You would be shocked how little some people know about the everyday life. Not a knock just an observation. Some of us have done so much research we know the schedules as much as we can, what sliver weekends are and even some information in the contrails.

Other people just did the application and looked into USAFA a bit and decided it was a good fit with their future goals. Both kinds of people are expected by admissions. Makes life interesting

 

[St.Katherine]

Cadets are the only animals allowed in The Zoo

Just buy a box of flour (any size), let it set for a couple of months in the closet or cabinet, and tiny creatures will emerge.