This is crazy!!!

[LeeLeeShorkie]

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[xnatalie]

that's incredibly stupid. i feel bad for the dogs who have to have a new owner every day

[RoxyJosMom]

After reading and re-reading the article, I don't think it's as bad as it sounds. Pet therapy works wonders and for people who can't own a pet it's a great idea. And for dog-lovers who can't have a pet where they live, they can spend some time with one. I think if the right dogs are used, it's no different than going to doggie day-care. I'm sure she thoroughly checks out the "renters" before putting one of her dogs into their hands. I can't imagine there's a big demand so the dogs at a different place every day, so it's like a child with different babysitters. When my dtr was small, I had to work 2 full-time jobs and she had 2 - 3 different babysitters every day. I was the only person she didn't call Mommy. Broke my heart. Thank God it only lasted about 6 mo. But, she was fine.) I think it's a great idea if it's done right. If she is just letting the dogs go to anyone, then she should be shut down.

[TinyBit]

agreed, It could be OK if done right.
But the cost is so High. Most people couldn't afford it.

[MissPinkBarbie]

Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

After reading and re-reading the article, I don't think it's as bad as it sounds. Pet therapy works wonders and for people who can't own a pet it's a great idea. And for dog-lovers who can't have a pet where they live, they can spend some time with one. I think if the right dogs are used, it's no different than going to doggie day-care. I'm sure she thoroughly checks out the "renters" before putting one of her dogs into their hands. I can't imagine there's a big demand so the dogs at a different place every day, so it's like a child with different babysitters. When my dtr was small, I had to work 2 full-time jobs and she had 2 - 3 different babysitters every day. I was the only person she didn't call Mommy. Broke my heart. Thank God it only lasted about 6 mo. But, she was fine.) I think it's a great idea if it's done right. If she is just letting the dogs go to anyone, then she should be shut down.

I agree with you! First, it sounded shady and cruel. After considering what you said, I agree that it is a positive thing for both the "members" and the therapuetic pets who are trained to be so.

[YorkieTime07]

Originally Posted by TinyBit

agreed, It could be OK if done right.
But the cost is so High. Most people couldn't afford it.

i agree and that probably is a good thing because it will weed out a lot of nuts and you would really have to have a heart for animals to do this!!! It could be a good thing if done correctly!!! really interesting concept though

[RoxyJosMom]

I see there's another thread started about the same thing.