That’s the idea behind Flex Petz, a new business venture rolling out in Los Angeles and the greater Southern California area. Flex Petz allows you, with your monthly membership, to rent a dog for a few hours up to a few days. The dog you rent can be different every time, as the dogs circulate through different homes. It’s certainly a unique idea and actually good for the dogs as they are all rescues whom likely had miserable lives before the community adoption.
From the Flex Petz Website
“FLEXPETZ is a unique concept for dog lovers who are unable to own a full-time doggy pal, but miss spending time with a canine friend. Enjoy our website to learn more about FLEXPETZ, and we look forward to welcoming you as a FLEXPETZ member.”
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Large Dog Collars Says:
May 24th, 2007 at 10:45 am
What a wonderful way to get to know your next companion before adoption. And this is a great way to get more socialization for homeless dogs. Thank you for posting this story and spreading the news.
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ulkuhnsddd Says:
June 17th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! jrbvmsulafaq
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michael fletcher Says:
July 6th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
I live in the U.K. and would love to start a business selling dog clothes and accessories but, can’t seem to find manufacturors or wholesalers.
Can anybody advise me please.
Thanks,
Mike
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Sy Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 2:56 am
Mike,
You can get in touch with us for your wholesale needs in dog clothing. We have a few lines including dog tshirts, dog hoodies and dog blankets, with some upcoming goodies. Visit us at www.yellowhydrantclothing.com, or write to us at info@yellowhydrantclothing.com
Sy
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jobo Says:
September 16th, 2007 at 6:49 am
flexpetz is TOO expensive!!!
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Pete Says:
September 16th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Is this for real or rubish?!
How can you take a pack member and “pimp” it out for mere selfish reasons?
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Gemma Says:
October 9th, 2007 at 12:32 am
I would like to whole-heartedly agree with Pete, there is no way a program that moves dogs perpetually from place to place and family to family can possibly be good for their welfare!!
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D in OKC Says:
December 18th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
This is just wrong on SO many levels…… I see where they could possibly think it’s “good for the dogs” in that, they are homeless rescues and they evidently feel that the added socialization of a variety of home environments, etc. could help these furbabies (if you look at it as, “hey, it’s better than where they came from”… ) but ANY transition for an animal is one that takes it’s toll…. physically and emotionally…. not to mention constantly being bounced around from one family to another… the animal will never be able to trust or feel secure in his environment, no matter how much “love” the families feel they are giving for a day, a weekend or whatever.
What’s the ultimate goal of this “project”?? Are they making money on the “rental” of homeless dogs for profit?? Do they have any intention of using these “temporary rentals” as “test drives” for possible adoptions so that the dog eventually finds a PERMANENT home?
I don’t get it……….. and I don’t think I could support it………
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ruby Says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:01 pm
FlexPetz is NOT “rescuing” homeless dogs–it’s depriving the most adoptable, who are also the most rentable, of a forever home. Do you really think this dog-exploitation business is taking timid, old or scruffy shelters dogs, who wouldn’t command its hefty rental fee? Do you believe in the tooth fairy too? Dogs are FlexPetz’ only inventory; in order to turn a profit, it has to skim the most appealing, friendly, young dogs, the ones who otherwise would have been adopted. DUH!!! People who GENUINELY love dogs don’t want to see them passed from renter to renter, to spend a few hours with one person, a day with another, and the rest of the time in doggie day care. If they don’t have the time or desire to commit, they volunteer at shelters…play with dogs owned by friends and neighbors (and if those folks are elderly or infirm, that could keep them from having to give up their pet)…make a few extra bucks as a dogwalker. Or they do without until they’re in a position to give a dog a real home. They behave like mature, responsible adults–not self-absorbed, self-indulgent kids who put their needs above everyone else’s. Lastly, what happens to the renter whose FP dog bites someone, as stressed animals are prone to do (and what could be more stressful than constantly having bonds with humans broken, constantly changing environments?)? FP may be heavily insured, but unless you can get yourself an individual rental dog policy, you’re screwed. Personal injury attorneys will take your liver, spleen and kidneys after they deplete your life savings. And if you’re heartless enough to treat a living, thinking, feeling being like nothing more than a rental car or DVD, you deserve it. Call it Canine Karma.
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bob Says:
February 12th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Penis face.
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jennifer Says:
February 12th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
What a cold blooded person that uses dog to make money.
Insensitive….why don’t u rent out babies from third world countries and maybe it’s better place for those orphans. Stupid! Selfish! Stupid!
Dogs need consistent place and need a security.
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jennifer Says:
February 12th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
oh…also whoever renting these dogs are stupid, too.
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Gayla Says:
February 12th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I just could not believe it when I saw on the evening news about renting these poor, inocent, and loving animals out. What in the hell is wrong with these people? I agree with Ruby. Well, let’s rent out horses, cats, rats, flying squirrels, and on and on and on. All I could think was these poor little animals and the news said animal activists are already on them. Hurray for the activists. The dogs will never learn any security and will probably start to turn on these people. What if the person abuses them? What then? Wonder if they steal them and blackmarket them? We pimp out women, why not dogs……that is what it is.
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La Shawna Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I cant understand people. I never, never read so many negative people. I think it is a very good idea to rent a dog/pet out for the weekend. WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE for the DOG. NO OUTLET AT ALL. Think about it….what if you were a homeless dog would you want some interaction or NONE AT ALL. Stop being so selfish.
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catherine Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
i would like a puppy.
a beagle perhaps.
or the closest thing to one
must be cute, must be housetrained
if this can be arranged let me know ASAP!
loves ya
kthxbi
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stephen Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
did thomeone just say puthy?
and by puthy i mean puthy cat of courthe
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shelby W Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I LUV PUTHY!!!
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stephen baker Says:
February 28th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
perthonally i like the cock
but ill take the puthy ath well
but by cock i mean roothter of courthe
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jim Says:
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:51 pm
for a holes to equate dogs and humans is crazy
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terry Says:
April 14th, 2008 at 2:57 am
hi looking to rent a dog for the weekend to see how my son works with him.I live in new jersey.thanks
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Lu Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I have a male and female Chauaha if anyone would be interested in playing with them for a day or weekend.
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Lu Says:
May 6th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I’m in Texas
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Karen Says:
May 11th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
A dog is a faithful companion normally bonding with its owners (even when they are cruelly treated) you hear of great stories of loyalty, is this how we are rewarding this? confusion as to different house rules etc., this is cruelty by a different name.
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maggie Says:
June 4th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
i want to rent a dog! how do i do it?
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Jeanne DeBaie Says:
June 30th, 2008 at 11:36 am
This is a terrible idea. Jerking a dog around from one home to another.
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SPCA_Volunteer Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
This is downright evil. Exploiting homeless dogs for a huge profit. Then the dog gets put down since you have removed him from the adoption pool. You idiots who think this is any way benefits the dogs are completely ignorant.
There are many, many volunteers who take these dogs for the day and socialize them, take them to training classes, etc. How do I know? I am 1 of them. The dog then goes back to the shelter for the night. He/she gets socialization, training and a stable living environment until he/she finds a proper home, which comes a bit easier when the dog has been trained and socialized through a proper handler rather than some overnight/weekend moron.
Learn something about dogs before you bother to even give feedbakc on this. No one who knows a darn things about dogs could possibly see this as positive.
