Flexpetz
May 1, 2007
I have like six or seven entries to catch up on. I’ve been busy. I’ll catch up this weekend. But this couldn’t wait…
Do you all know about Flex Car? You know that service that lets you use a car just when you need it? You just hop to the corner where there’s a car always waiting, scan your card, use it for a few hours, and then return it? Well, now we have Flex Pet, because who in LA actually has time to be a full time pet owner?
Yes, rent a pet. For only $39.95 per month and $99.95 a year membership charge, you too can be the proud part time owner of one of their many dogs. (yes click on that link for a gallery of their dogs which you choose from) Oh and a first time $150 fee to cover the introduction with a trainer to tell you how to feed the animal and stuff.
After you sign up and you do the introductory thing with a trainer, they then will drop off the pooch of your choice for as long or as short of time as you want. ($35 delivery fee) Need that cute pup to pick up chicks Saturday morning? A snuggle bunny companion for the weekend cause your boyfriend is out of town? They even leave you with a convenience package that includes a dog bed, food and water bowls (and prepackaged food) and a custom leash.
Thinking of running away with your new found love? Oh no no, these dogs have GPS tracking collars to ensure they can track your ass, or your part time dog’s ass, down anytime they need to. Or if the dumb owner looses it which I bet they would.
You have to sign a year long membership and you have to use at least two ‘doggy times’ per month. And there are more fees if you mess up than on a speeding ticket.
Weekend rentals are $29.95 per day, week days are $19.95. Discounts if you keep the mutt for more than one day. This is in addition to all the membership fees above.
I think it’s just cheaper to own a pet really. Get pet insurance to cover the unexpected pet vet bills. Then at least you won’t be known as a douche who rents pets. This is insane. What nut thought of this. Really. I don’t care if it’s profitable, it’s immoral and lazy and stupid and pathetic!
As David St. Hubbins once famously said, there is such a fine line between stupid and clever. That’s all I have to say about that.
E-mail if you use this service. We’ll take your rental for a walk together. haha.
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May 1, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Yup, I have heard it all now
May 3, 2007 at 11:57 am
That is indeed the lamest thing I have ever heard of. (Also read about it on Metroblogging LA) As someone posted earlier, I wonder how the dogs feel being shuttled and shuffled about like that.)