Rent -a-Pet? - Page 1

I have just heard that there is a Company in the USA (and I also think in the UK too) that will rent out a dog(pet) under a hire agreement, all you pay is a monthly rental fee and that includes all the Veterinarian's charges etc., it's like renting a TV, is this correct????

Does this mean that when the pet get's old/out of fashion it can be traded in for a younger more up-to-date model??? Even worse scenario - what do they do with the traded in models???

Surely this information is incorrect.......???!!!!

I think it is true,  there was something on this board not that long ago regarding the same concept...

I can see some real problems with the idea... and on the other hand could see some minute posatives...

however I think the flaws will outweigh and overrule the slim benefits.

Just an opinion don't kill me for it.

I am afraid this appears to be true; I read about it on the news somewhere and they have a web page

http://www.flexpetz.com

 

Emotional prostitution...and we all know that people tend to trash stuff that doesn't belong to them. Poor dogs.

This is just the beginning. As usual they test the concept on animals first before humans. Look for FlexSpouse.com soon. Many of the same advantages of a marrage without all the commitment stuff. No more nasty divorces either. Think of it. Tired of your spouse???? Trade'em in. A new spouse is just a click away!

You can get a younger one, one that can cook, one a little prettier, thinner, makes more money, better in bed!!! Hey this is sounding better and better.

But be careful! There's a rating system just like E Bay so you have to be on your best behavior at all times or the feedback will kill you. Don't want anyone else to know you're a slob that just sits in front of the TV and expects to be waited on. They could drop the big one and say how big it REALLY is and you'd be washed up like the V3 male at 6 years old waiting for his next stud!

I've read the FAQ page, and it sounds like they are doing their best to keep the animals healthy and happy. They have also offered to temporarily re-home dogs made homeless by the California wildfires.

I can't say I approve of the concept, but it sounds like they are doing their best to make it work for both the animals and their clients.

1) They limit the number of people each dog is assigned to.

2) The dogs are all rescues, either from a shelter, or from people who would have surrrendered them to a shelter if  Flexpetz  didn't exist.

3) Provision is made for the person to adopt the dog if they chose to do so.

4) Any dog that becomes too old or infirm for the program will be found a permanent home.

5) Each dog has a primary care person that looks after it when it is not being rented out. It is not kenneled, but runs free with the other Flexpetz dogs, at their facility. (I'd certainly hope none of their dogs are dog-aggressive! I'm sure they wouldn't be in the program if they were.)

6) The person is given instruction on how to give commands to the dog, basic dog care, and must show the ability to handle the dog with gentleness and respect.. They must sign a waiver/contract stating they have never been convicted of animal cruelty and will treat the dog with 'absolute respect.'       

FLEXPETZ dogs are given a full veterinary physical every three months.

FLEXPETZ dogs receive regular "refresher" training sessions with our certified dog trainers.

 FLEXPETZ dogs are fed holistic KUMPI Dog Food, which we at FLEXPETZ consider to be the best on the market.

All FLEXPETZ dogs are fitted with a GPS tracking collar that allows for immediate location detection in the event that a FLEXPETZ dog and a member become separated. The device also incorporates an environmental temperature sensor that alerts FLEXPETZ instantly if the dog's surroundings fall outside of a predetermined safety range.

Dog 1:

Not a bad idea with the Rent-A-Spouse, you should go with it.  Would have saved me a ton of money over the years. ROFL

Dog1, too funny. Sounds like the MO's of a couple of in-laws that I once had. Find a prospective wife at nineteen, marry them, make one (1) child and trade them in at twenty-one. Gee, what a lifestyle. I am glad they could afford the divorces.

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Thanks for the laugh,

Bob-O

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now THATS funny!  Especially because the one group I see taking advantage of these flexpets are desperate singles looking to meet someone at the dog park.   I say desperate because it costs a pretty penny.   Does anyone know anybody that would seriously take advantage of this service?  Remember, it's not just a once in a blue moon thing and gets a little pricey.  You have to pay annual membership, twice montlhy "outing" fees (whether you use the service or not), overage fees,  etc..

Flexpet, Flexfriend, Flexspouse, Flexkid............Perfect for the person who wants no commitments, no muss, no fuss.  

Here are the fees:

A monthly Membership Fee of $49.95 

Annual Account Maintenance charge of $99.95

A Daily Doggy Time charge, payable for each day (or part of day) you spend with a FLEXPETZ dog. Because of the popularity of weekends, the Week End Day charge (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) is approximately 35% higher than Week Days. Weekend $39.95, Week Day $24.95, plus applicable sales tax.

ONE TIME FEE OF $150.00 is payable at registration  

Most FLEXPETZ locations have a shuttle service that can deliver and collect a FLEXPETZ dog to your home or office. Fees vary by location but are generally $17.50 per single trip ($35.00 for a pickup and collection).

General Terms and Conditions Length of Membership is 12 months. The Account Maintenance and the Trainer Session fees  are payable at time of registration. The monthly membership fee is payable monthly in advance: total due at registration is $299.90.  The Doggy Time charges are paid monthly in arrears on or about the 10th day of each month.

Member agrees to use at least two Doggy Times per month (day or part of day) and agrees to a charge of a minimum of two days per month at the prevailing standard Week Day rate regardless of whether the Member has actually had Doggy Time with a FLEXPETZ dog.

Member agrees to pay an Inconvenience Fee of $75.00 per day, in addition to any Doggy Time Charges, if the FLEXPETZ dog is not returned on the last day of the reservation period. Please note that we understand that plans can change and a Member may not be able to get to the FLEXPETZ facility prior to it closing at 6 PM. If the Member returns the FLEXPETZ dog to the FLEXPETZ facility between opening time (7 AM) and the start of the next reservation period (8 AM), then the Member will not be charged the Inconvenience Fee.