one more thing, this woman refers to the healing powers of a therapy dog. "Renting" out a dog is not nearly the same as a therapy dog. I have worked with therapy dogs, and it is a very different thing.
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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...
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... [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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