Most landlords in East Lansing do not allow pets within their rentals, and if they do, usually an extra damage deposit is required for the animal. Think carefully about whether or not it is worth it to:
A) get evicted from your apartment if your landlord finds out you’ve got an illegal pet in there or
B) pay a lot of extra money you potentially may not get back, because in all honesty, an animal can wreak havoc on a property if they’re not well behaved.
If you do think carefully through both of these things and decide to get a pet, check out the MSU Veterinary College’s website, which has lots of activities and free services for you and your pet.