Thinking about inviting a pet into your life? Not sure of the commitment?
Why not rent one to find out?
The concept is really catching on in Japan, where homes can be very small, and landlords have no choice but to not allow pets as well as people. Families can visit these pet places and play with the animals for an afternoon. People can take animals out for walks, too.
In fact, the 10 most popular rental pets include dogs, cats, rabbits, and monkeys.
New Yorkers can engage the services of FlexPetz and buy some quality time with the dog of their choice.
They call it, "a shared ownership concept." It could be one way to get strays off the streets and into the out-stretched arms of a potential pet lover.
Janet Muniz
