Like a library.
Kids will be able to check out hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, assorted reptiles and birds, try them for 2 weeks and return them before they become a hassel to parents.
Not dogs or cats of course, but the caged pets kids beg for then lose interest in.
Parents will buy a "library card" to cover them not bringing the pet back. That fee will be refundable when they return the pet. There will also be free pick up service.
Then there will be a smaller charge for each pet they borrow.
I will include care sheets and everyone will sign waivers for when the animals bite the kids or damage anything.
What do you think?
What would you pay? For the "card" and the rental?
2006-10-14 06:24:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Hhm. Interesting idea. It's a good idea from the kids point of view, to see if they really like an animal or a type of animal before they buy one, or before it gets on the parents nerves, but think about those poor pets! They would be so confused going back and forth between all those homes and hands, and how would you make sure that the renters treated the animals well?
2006-10-14 06:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by aim_a_tola_3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good idea for parents but bad idea for pets. What about running a pet sanctuary. Or a sick dog and cat daycare. You would care for pets when the owners have to be at work. Or you could run a regular doggie daycare and have the animal care service as an add on for sick animals that need to take medicine at a certain time of day.
2006-10-14 07:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting idea. The only problem I have with it is the pets. Won't they get confused? Also, you will have to pay for shots, and food for these pets...so will it be worth the money?
Also what if a pet dies while someone is 'renting' it.
Fish would be great for this, but other pets would be so confused.
Also this is GREAT for vet. colleges. The professers could rent a pet to demonstrate shots, and things that are safe for animals, so their students could see.*
2006-10-14 06:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I read the heading, this word came into my mind immdiately - unethical. I understand your good intention to avoid owners abandoning the pets later on, but it sounds weird to me somehow. That is because I've a dog and he is just so closed with me that he would want to be with me wherever I am. He felt moody when he didn't see me.
2006-10-15 01:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really awful idea and BAD for the animals. Renting pets? I don't think so. What next, renting children? Come on already!
2006-10-14 08:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that will take away the all point of havin a pet .
2006-10-14 06:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
............... animals are territorial .......... they will not behave same way like they with you ................ good idea ...otherwise .............
2006-10-14 07:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by spaceman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋