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Pet-Renting Concept Termed 'Shocking'

Submitted by James, Aug 17, 2007 14:12

Is there a "rent-a-child" outfit out there yet for those times when I feel the need to have a child without, you know, having a child?


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I am not really shocked that this business has succeeded, saddened, but not shocked. The human race is fast becoming... [MORE]

hamster 

Jul 30, 2008 16:05

At the outset I must admit that this is a very novel concept , with every new dimension to our... [MORE]

Maverick 

Jan 23, 2008 19:28

one more thing, this woman refers to the healing powers of a therapy dog. "Renting" out a dog is not... [MORE]

kathy 

Dec 30, 2007 13:59

this idea is so wrong. people would be horrified if they rented out children, so why is renting out a... [MORE]

kathy 

Dec 30, 2007 13:57

Some people don't have time for having a full time dog. I can't think of a better way to solve... [MORE]

Nice idea 

Aug 22, 2007 11:19

I think the intention in this concept was good, but the fairness, as well as saftey for all in involved... [MORE]

Jt 

Aug 20, 2007 10:47

This is basically animal cruelty. I know people whose dogs get shifted around from owner to owner and I can... [MORE]

Guy Martin 

Aug 18, 2007 16:14

Is there a "rent-a-child" outfit out there yet for those times when I feel the need to have a child...

James 

Aug 17, 2007 14:12

Yes, it's called Big Brothers and Big Sisters. You spend time with other people's children and help socialize them, enjoy... [MORE]

Sarah 

Aug 27, 2007 14:36

There is NO comparison between shuttling a dog from human to human so other humans can profit and volunteering to... [MORE]

Ruby 

Oct 29, 2007 16:22

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