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Submitted by hamster, Jul 30, 2008 16:05

I am not really shocked that this business has succeeded, saddened, but not shocked. The human race is fast becoming a breed of selfish egotistical shallow creatures, and this service caters to them. It's all about money, 100%. The owner can claim altruistic reasons all she wants, I do not believe it. Since this article was written the prices have gone up considerably, and the claim that clients are extensively screened is crap. You fill out an application, send money, and in 24 hours, bingo, you are renting companionship from the doggie pimps. Animals are not a fashion accessory, nor are they beer buddies you can hang out with for the weekend. If you cannot afford the time to care for a pet, then go volunteer at a pet shelter, yes, you can take off your $3K suit and do some real good for a dog. Or go spend the day with a friend who has a dog, and play with theirs. Or better yet, face the fact that you decided to put money before living things in your life, and live with your decision. I really hope this is one business that fails, but sadly it will probably do well, because who feeds it? People with way more money than sense.

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