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'FlexPetz' Will Rent You a Dog for a Day

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What if you don't want a dog all the time?

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December 19, 2007

Americans rent furniture, movies, cars, even tuxedos.

A new business, FlexPetz, now makes it possible to rent animals. FlexPetz representative Chris Haddix explains the business and defends it against critics who say that part-time ownership of pets will inevitably lead to animal behavior problems.

On our blog, an open thread: Want to rent a dog for a day?

 
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