Is Pet Adoption being shunned for Pet Rental?
Posted on September 16, 2008
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A commission of animal control and welfare based in San Francisco, USA, have this week been in important discussions over whether they should ban a pet rental business in the local area. The business in question is called Flexpetz and they have plans to open a branch where people can “rent a pet.”
The controversial company have sparked outrage with many people not just in America but around the world. Their idea is to allow people to own pets temporarily, basically for people who don’t have time to look after a pet full time but would like animal friendship when they are free. The animals for rent are looked after by a shelter and are also available for pet adoption.
Flexpetz have also been banned from opening in Boston, Massachusetts, as well as in London, UK. The UK government have recently made a law that prevents a person from renting a pet.
Experts claim that passing an animal from different owners will have a negative effect on its well being, creating stress especially for dogs who need a consistent owner to make them feel safe. It is also seen as an excuse for temporary owners to behave irresponsibly with general pet adoption/ownership. Once again this sort of thing is seen as a fashion but I believe that a lot of people should be reminded of the classic saying that “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.”
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