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Would You Rent a Pet?

Apr 26 2008 - 7:00am by PetSugar

I've got a bunch of friends who have the room in their hearts for a pet . . . but no room in their studio apartments/ lease restrictions/ busy schedules/ travel plans to care for a pet. Refraining from getting a pet who relies on you to survive when you know you can't give it the care and attention he deserves is a smart move, so what are those animal lovers to do? Although North practically has a waiting list of friends who want to borrow him for the day, I recently read a story about dog rental services in Japan, which reminded me of our very own Flexpetz.

It's already expanding quickly, so clearly someone's buying in. With this pricey service, you can "rent" a dog, which makes me wonder if I'm missing out on a key business plan. I know that pets are good for therapy so I can see the desire, but I'm not sure I wholly agree. What's your take on renting a pet?Source

Would You Rent a Pet?

I would love to rent a pet since I can't have one full time!

Uhhh, no. This is too weird.

Something else. See my comments below.

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Would You Wear a Bikini Made of Pet Hair?

Mar 13 2008 - 11:15am by PetSugar

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Would You Wear a Bikini Made of Pet Hair?

Nope, it's not a joke. VIP Fibers is the first and original company to specialize in hand-spinning your pet's fur into "Fur-Ever Yarn." All you've got to do is brush your pet and send in the fur, and then you'll receive yarn to knit, crochet, or weave anything you want from a scarf to a stocking . . . to, yes, patterns for this bikini. They've got a list of breeds whose hair they accept as the diameter of individual hairs to determine how well the yarn will work – the finer the fiber, the softer the yarn and the better for wearing! Unfortunately for me, Boston Terriers aren't listed so I've simply thrown out that baggie of hair I've pulled using the Furminator! Oh well, a college friend once told me I was too high strung to knit anyway – I was a tad obsessed with getting each row perfectly even so I'm abstaining from the possibilities of traveling to Florida without my dog, but with a bikini handwoven of his hair. I'll opt for dog hair on my coat over smelling like a wet dog at the beach, but maybe I'm just not fashion forward enough – what about you?

Would You Wear a Bikini Made of Pet Hair?

Umm, yeah!

Umm, no!

Other – I'll tell you in my comments below.

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Chewing Your Pet's Food: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Jan 16 2008 - 9:00am by PetSugar

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Chewing Your Pet's Food: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

This is the first non-purchasable product or service I've featured as a spoiled poll, but boy is it worth the exception! GiggleSugar told me about this woman who actually chews the food for her Chihuahua, Pieboy, and I had to see it to believe it. Now, personally, watching the clip didn't change my vote, but check it out yourself, vote, and let me know how you feel in your comments below!

Chewing Your Pet's Food: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Spoiled sweet – only the best for my furry friends.

Spoiled rotten – if my pet could roll his eyes, he would.

Other – I'll tell you in my comments below.

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Out and About: Illinois' Spaw

Jan 10 2008 - 7:00pm by PetSugar

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As part of the super-swank Pooch Chicago, the Spaw is a luxe doggie delight. Their treatments include massages with warming aromatherapeutic oils (including clove bud and cinnamon leaf to relieve swollen joints and increase blood flow). Follow it up with a relaxing dip to wash the oils off in a milk-bone bath, a pampering pawdicure, and the poochberry facial with a head massage and special facial treatment.

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Would You Hire a Stranger?

Jan 4 2008 - 1:30am by PetSugar

255 Views - 23 comments

It can take a village to care for a pet so I'm curious to learn how many of you have hired strangers to sit or walk your pets. These people gain access to your home (and your precious cargo) and building that trust can take time. I'd love to hear from you about your experiences when enlisting outside help for animal care. Source

Would You Hire a Stranger?

Yes.

No.

Maybe.

Other – I'll tell you in my comments below.

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