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YouTubeHey guys, does Columbus have anything like this? I haven't heard of or seen it here, but then again I haven't been here that long.
It's basically a shared dog ownership concept. Thanks!
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MEMtransplant
Columbus, OH
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Posted 2 years ago # -
groundrules
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if you need a dog fix, I suggest going to any one of the shelters and volunteer to walk some dogs. free dog time sans ownership.
this rental thing sounds creepy, for a bunch of reasons.
Posted 2 years ago # -
blammo
in the shadow of the wonder of bread
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groundrules wrote >>
if you need a dog fix, I suggest going to any one of the shelters and volunteer to walk some dogs. free dog time sans ownership.
this rental thing sounds creepy, for a bunch of reasons.+1
in addition to the fact that their webpage froze up my computer, it just feels wrong. I kinda feel sorry for the dogs involved.
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MEMtransplant
Columbus, OH
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Sigh...
Thanks for the tip on walking dogs at the shelter. If you could send me more information on that, I'd be interested. However, I'll post this to stem the tide of negativity about the issue. it really was a simple question. Blammo, not sure why it froze your computer up.
"IS FLEXPETZ FOR YOU?
Is full time dog ownership not possible for you and your family, because:
you can't give a dog the full-time attention it needs?
you travel away from home on a regular basis?
dog ownership restrictions where you live prevent you and your family from owning a dog?
Do you wish you and your family could spend time with a dog you know?
Are you prepared to treat a FLEXPETZ dog with the same love and respect as if the dog was your own?
Would you feel even better if such a program helped dogs in need of rescuing or re-homing?
If you have answered yes to the above, then FLEXPETZ is for you. Not only does FLEXPETZ provide a unique alternative to full-time dog ownership, but FLEXPETZ aims to help by taking in dogs that need rescuing or re-homing."
Posted 2 years ago # -
Andrew Hall
Dennison Place (The Circles)
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MEMtransplant
Columbus, OH
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Cookie
Flyntonville
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MEMtransplant wrote >>
Awesome! Thanks Cookie! I'm going to sign up for the August 20 orientation class. Are you involved with this?I'm not. I got one of my cats there, and I'm considering volunteering, but I'm afraid I'll end up with 87 cats a little sooner than I had hoped if I do.
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Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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You also might want to consider being a foster home for dogs.
When we found 'Alphie', a well behaved clean poodle, we had someone foster it to keep it from doggie aushwitz. We have fostered a couple dogs until people can find owners for them.
Just about every breed of dog has a foster group. You can google for it. These are generaly well behaved dogs where a family could not take them and they did not have an immediate match.
One example is that sometimes people leave their home or apartment and leave the dog behind. Perfectly good, well trained dog, but it has no immediate family. Fostering can take a day to a couple of weeks.
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Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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as an aside note. I've never been hit on like when I have my dog with me. Complete strangers tell me where they live and to knock on their door next time I walk by and they can join me.
I've had girls half my age ask me out because of my dog.
(disclaimer, I'm over 36)Posted 2 years ago # -
turnedNOTburned
Grandview/Columbus, Ohio
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hrmm, I wonder if there'd be any value in a "Flex-pet" like model for the Dog Shelter?
I remember when I first wanted to get a dog, I wasn't all that sure how it would work out, *I* needed training, and there would have been value in having a doggie "try-and-take" mentoring program. Having a coach who would act as a "foster parent" and work with a prospective adopter to see if there was a match. It'd be work to make sure that the adopter isn't just taking the dog when convenient, and leaving the expense and work to the foster. Plus, the foster could help with training issues on both sides.
Shelters are understandably cautious in adoptions, but, I would think there'd be value in working with people that are "considering" a dog.
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MEMtransplant
Columbus, OH
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Hi Tenzo, thanks for the information. Fostering just isn't an option for me at this point in my life. I am simply too busy and cannot give an animal the attention it needs. However, I love animals and it is like a missing part of my life. Thus the question about Flexpetz earlier. Flexpetz dogs are rescued or rehomed, so instead of them continuing to be abused or neglected, they actually help them out and have built a business model around it. Anyway, I hadn't really thought of the women hitting on me thing. Guess I'll count that as a perk! ;-)
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MEMtransplant
Columbus, OH
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Now you are on the right track tNb. I was hoping my post would stimulate thought and discussion such as yours as well. :)
Posted 2 years ago # -
kessler
Georgian Heights
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chaptal wrote >>
I'm not sure dogs are supposed to be rented like timeshare condos.Just from my vantage point working in a clinic on the weekends.
1) If you have someone living in an apartment who loves animals but by lease can't own.
2) If you have loving animals being boarded who are awaiting a home, and really hating the kennel in the said shelter/clinic etc.
1+2= Happier animal by getting more exercise and time outside of the kennel. /Happier person getting some unconditional love from a pet.
Both are winners.
Keep in mind renting maybe not so much so volunteering yes. Though donating to the said shelters/clinics for (food etc..) costs good...
Just sayin....Posted 2 years ago # -
HeySquare
German Village
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I adopted my dog two years ago, and I am amazed that I thought it would be a lot harder. (I have a pretty low-maintenance dog though.)
Of course, it is a committment, so it is really good that you are taking dog ownership seriously.
You can also volunteer at the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/commissioners/ancl/programs/shelter_volunteer.cfm
Posted 2 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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blammo wrote it just feels wrong. I kinda feel sorry for the dogs involved.
yeah, dogs like to bond with people and basically form a "pack". They are lifetime pets. Trading them around constantly will only screw them up, they aren't wired for that.
if you want to play with animals without the lifelong commitment, look into foster care, helping rescues and shelters.Posted 2 years ago # -
kessler
Georgian Heights
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I'll stick to what I said above.
I have 2 very spoiled dogs at home. As well as the 3-24 (depending on the weekend) I take care of at the shelter/clinic on the weekend.It is best if a dog can be adopted. However since this isn't a perfect world. Some dogs pretty much lives at a shelter and are unfortunately passed over time and time again for adoption.
These dogs are the ones that need extra attention from people who would want to take a dog for a walk and play with in addition to the usual morning and evening outing that most shelters/clinics provide.Don't get me wrong whoever would want to do what MEMtransplant is suggesting. Should mingle with a few of these animals and find one they have the best connection with and always return for the same dog.
This would make for a happier dog.
An example of this can be seen in the human world with big brothers/sisters.Remember. As the OP said, people who can not adopt because of housing reasons. (But they want to commit energy and love!) By walking these dogs when they converse with people they may also relay info on adopting this dog that they are walking, which might not get adopted otherwise.
Just saying...Posted 2 years ago #
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