I can’t remember a time in my life that I didn’t have a pet (or several) in my home. My mother and I took in cats when I was young. My brother was more of a turtle, tarantula, iguana type of guy. Interesting…he’s still alittle, um, “eccentric”. When I travel without my pets I miss them terribly. And if there’s a cat or dog at the place I’m staying, I tend to temporarily adopt them.
Now there’s hope for people like me. No, it’s not “Animal Rescuers Anonymous”. It’s Flexpet. People who don’t have time to care for a full time pet can rent a companion when they need to. The trained and healthy rescue dogs are between 3-5 years of age and can be adopted if you’ve fallen in love. Membership of $279.95 contributes towards full care of all the dogs. Steep, I know, but that’s one visit to the vet for me.
The “Canine Ambassador Program” is offered to hospitality businesses. Hotels can have dogs meet, greet and walk with folks like me who get lonely on vacation.
Flexpet has locations in NYC and LA and has many other cities in the works, both in the US and abroad.
Mother in law with allergies coming to visit? Rent a pet! Need a pick up aide? Rent a dog! Want to push out annoying roommates or tenants? Rent a loud yappy mutt!