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17 Things You Didn't Know You Could Rent

From the wacky to the practical, renting instead of buying can save you serious money, as well as benefit the environment.
 
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Sunday, November 29, 2009 7:03:32 AM
i did not know that
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:02:02 AM
I totally agree with those against the rental of dogs. I think they are usually much more emotional and sensitive than many other species and I love and have owned horses, cats, birds and other creatures. My dogs give me unqualified love every day we're lucky enough to be together. It isn't surprising to me that people who refer to themselves as "purebred snobs" would equate a canine to a piece of furniture or a car. The people I have known in my life like this tend to be self-absorbed, egocentric and self-righteous. I make an dedicated effort to avoid any contact with them what-so-ever. They should be restricted to only owning inanimate objects. They will receive all the love they deserve. 
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:48:40 PM
I feel that renting a pet 'cant be all that bad, some folks, mostly elderly, look for someone to comfort them in their times of needs. We all could use a friend to do something funny or  silly, to brighten up our days. I think if they can rent the pets from a shelter this would give help to the over flow if only for a few hours. and it might make other children and adults want to own a pet. sooner or later, we'll get those pet shelters cleared out.  so yes rent a pet./friend for the day.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:38:45 PM

Some of these suggestions are ludicrous or downright offensive.  Paying 1/3 the price of an iPhone to rent it for ONE WEEK is an absolutely ridiculous waste of money.  Renting sex dolls?  Ewwwwwwwwwww.  Renting dogs?  I'll just say I feel the same as prior posters, it seems cruel to the animal.  But I have to laugh that so many more people are offended by the idea of renting a dog than they are the idea of renting a wife!  Because, obviously, a wife is someone who will clean, cook, organize, plan events, and otherwise be a faithful servant....disgusting.  There's nothing wrong with hiring someone to do these jobs, or being the person that feeds their family through this kind of work (I worked as a housekeeper through college) but I'm horrified that we still consider wives as domestic slaves. 

Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:11:40 PM
You guys do have a great point... renting dogs like they're meaningless objects are kinda cruel.  I could never have the heart to give a great dog I spent a day with back... Unless they belonged to my family or friends.  Here in Las Vegas, it's an animal town.  Everyone here loves their animals just like family.  No one would have the heart to rent animals probably except rediculously rich people with no common sense.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:56:54 PM

RENTING DOGS? That's horrible!!!! If you wan to see if you are allergic to dogs, GO TO A BREEDER AND SPEND TIME THERE! Dogs are like humans. It's like being a foster child (in this case dog) and being taken from one home to another and when you finally find one you love you have to go spend time with someone who wants to see how their family 'reacts' to dogs! :(

Isn't that like animal cruelty?

Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:44:39 PM
I couldn't agree more with the folks that are against the rental of dogs. These are living beings that form a bond with their care givers only to be torn apart from them and out into another home? It's cruel!
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:36:24 PM
renting living things is so wrong. what about their mental health? switching owners all the time. no sense of belonging. and you as the renter have no idea as to teh animals quirks. it's an accident waiting to happen.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:15:42 PM
Why do some pepople "prefer" a truck over a car?  It's no different.  Mixed breed dogs are just as wonderful and loving as a purebred.  And sometimes actually have LESS health problems than a pedigreed dog.  It's just that some of us prefer a specific breed.  I love my brittany but my friend has a terrific shepperd mix that I adore to peices as well.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 1:11:53 PM

I hate the idea of dog rental.  It sounds like Canine prostitution to me.  If you want a dog and  aren't sure what breed you want (if you're a breed snob, like me) then go to a dog show and talk to the people who are showing, or to a dog park and engage the owners in conversation.  People love to talk about their dogs.  If you want the companionship of a dog occationally but can't afford it or your landlord won't allow it, then go to a shelter and volunteer.  These poor rented dogs are bounced from one person to the next and probably have no idea what's going on or who their master is.  Dogs are pack animals and want to be with their pack.  They are not nomads.

 

I'm also not crazy about the wife rental.  I get the concept and think it's brilliant, however not so crazy about the title.  Seems a bit sexist to me. 

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