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Pet-Renting Concept Termed 'Shocking'
in response to reader comment: Joy of the throw away society

Submitted by Sarah, Aug 27, 2007 14:36

Yes, it's called Big Brothers and Big Sisters. You spend time with other people's children and help socialize them, enjoy their company, and feel the reward of interacting with another human without having to make a lifetime committment.


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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... [MORE]

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...

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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