Saw this and skratched my head a bit.
http://responsibility-project.libertymutual.com/blog/should-you-rent-a-pet-?yXFi&src=CDIST12_B300_RentPet&yQZi#fbid=OyPgfI5A9V6&src=CDIST12_B300_RentPet My thoughts - Yea for Boston! and to the clownshoe wearing moron from the Boston editorial, Quote: "A Boston newspaper editorial took issue with what it saw as people who “want the comfort of a pet, but not the full-time responsibility.” That's what Teddy Bears are for.Vance |
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I think the way they are doing this is pretty awful, and could leave the poor dogs confused and anxious  . I dont, however think the basic concept is bad...Why not have a system of "rented" time with a dog *and* the dogs owner? You could meet at a dog park go for a walk on trail or sit in a dog friendly venue over a cup of coffee, and the lonely person would get some dog-time while traveling or whatever...without subjecting the dog to constant change. I have tourists who visit my booth at dog-friendly art-show venues all the time for exactly that reason  . |
| Laurel, I like your idea. With two dogs, I could double the fee! Vance |
| In years past we have had single male friends ask to borrow our OES because they are "chick magnets." No one ever followed up and I doubt we would have allowed it. |
| UGH! I think this is a terrible idea. You want companionship? Go to a local pet shelter and donate your time walking the dogs there. Laurel, I like your idea much better. Laurie and Oscar |
ravenmoonart wrote: I think the way they are doing this is pretty awful, and could leave the poor dogs confused and anxious . I dont, however think the basic concept is bad...Why not have a system of "rented" time with a dog *and* the dogs owner? You could meet at a dog park go for a walk on trail or sit in a dog friendly venue over a cup of coffee, and the lonely person would get some dog-time while traveling or whatever...without subjecting the dog to constant change. I have tourists who visit my booth at dog-friendly art-show venues all the time for exactly that reason .That's sorta like a therapy dog isn't it? |
Baba wrote: ravenmoonart wrote: I think the way they are doing this is pretty awful, and could leave the poor dogs confused and anxious . I dont, however think the basic concept is bad...Why not have a system of "rented" time with a dog *and* the dogs owner? You could meet at a dog park go for a walk on trail or sit in a dog friendly venue over a cup of coffee, and the lonely person would get some dog-time while traveling or whatever...without subjecting the dog to constant change. I have tourists who visit my booth at dog-friendly art-show venues all the time for exactly that reason .That's sorta like a therapy dog isn't it? We call it "Complementary Fuzz Therapy"!  |
| I'm not sure I mind a well treated home pet being rented out for an afternoon by the owner, but envisioning it on a commercial scale with crating in off hours and things like that it becomes much more problematic for me. Just FYI this issue was from about 5 or 6 years ago I think. |
| Hmm... Why not just volunteer to walk dogs at a shelter? That's free! Why would anyone pay to borrow a dog when there are tons just waiting for someone to give them a little love? |
| This idea was on our local tv news a few years ago. I thought it was a bad idea then and I still do. I actually thought it never went anywhere since I never saw anything about it since. Dogs are NOT meant to be rented out like a lawn mower or piece of equipment. I agree. You want companinship, volunteer at the local shelter to be a dog walker. |
Baba wrote: ravenmoonart wrote: I think the way they are doing this is pretty awful, and could leave the poor dogs confused and anxious . I dont, however think the basic concept is bad...Why not have a system of "rented" time with a dog *and* the dogs owner? You could meet at a dog park go for a walk on trail or sit in a dog friendly venue over a cup of coffee, and the lonely person would get some dog-time while traveling or whatever...without subjecting the dog to constant change. I have tourists who visit my booth at dog-friendly art-show venues all the time for exactly that reason .That's sorta like a therapy dog isn't it? That was my thought too. |
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