Fancy Mice If you want small, cuddly pets that are as quiet as mice and still relatively dorm- or apartment-friendly, fancy mice are an excellent choice. All they need to live happily and safely with you is a wire cage, water, and rodent mix, so they can fit neatly into a hectic college lifestyle. Be sure you house two mice together — they thrive in same-sex pairs! Image Source: Getty / Govinda Haribol / EyeEm