A View on Pet Rentals: Part 2

Posted by Mia Carter Jul 7, 2008

...This business, whose name I will not mention, is the worst case of animal exploitation I've encountered in quite a while. Would you rent a human child? Of course not! So why does an animal deserve any less? A puppy is more intelligent and capable than any human infant and most toddlers, so don't even start on the brainpower argument. Because if you argue that they're just not as "smart" as humans, then you're devaluing babies as well, and heaven forbid a human be placed on the same level as an animal, eh?

This company claims to cater to "dog lovers" who are seeking a pet that will "fit" their lifestyle. But clearly this company does not cater to dog "lovers," as no true dog lover would support a compay that exploits animals in this way. No, this company caters to selfish individuals who think a dog is "trendy" or "cute." A genuine dog lover who is without a pet will do one of three things (and one of those three things is NOT renting a pet!): they will visit an animal shelter in their free time to spend time with the dozens of homeless animals who are waiting for a home; they will get a job working with animals, even if it's just a cottage-industry dog walking gig; or thirdly, they will change their life so that they can accommodate a pet. This may mean sacrificing some freedom and coming home early after work instead of going out for drinks, or maybe it means moving to a pet-friendly rental, or maybe it means keeping a small animal that's permitted in a rental unit. Whatever the case, a true animal lover would not support such a selfish notion as pet "rental."