http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/flexpetz.php
A somewhat-old post on Treehugger regarding Flex Petz, a "shared ownership" pet club in which members pay a monthly fee in exchange for spending time with club dogs. The fee pays for the medical bills and other costs.
Most treehugger commenters were horrified by this idea, but I've actually thought time-share pets would be a good idea for a while now. If you work full-time, you have 2 choices: No dog, and lonely person; or bored-and-lonely dog with person who has to come home right after work every single day. That second solution doesn't work for me, but I'd like to not forgo dog companionship altogether. Also, my experience as a once-a-week volunteer with the Animal Rescue League of Boston has taught me 1) you can form a meaningful relationship with a dog on a part-time basis and 2) the dog doesn't suffer "emotional distress" from a rotating schedule of caregivers.
So here's to spreading the love to dogs and people.
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