What do you think about renting pets?

Like a library.


Kids will be able to check out hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, assorted reptiles and birds, try them for 2 weeks and return them before they become a hassel to parents.


Not dogs or cats of course, but the caged pets kids beg for then lose interest in.


Parents will buy a "library card" to cover them not bringing the pet back. That fee will be refundable when they return the pet. There will also be free pick up service.


Then there will be a smaller charge for each pet they borrow.


I will include care sheets and everyone will sign waivers for when the animals bite the kids or damage anything.


What do you think?


What would you pay? For the "card" and the rental?|||omg i love it make in every state that has got to be the best idea ever(i am a huge animal freak!!) i would be there like every two weeks,,|||Not to be mean or anything , but is that really going to teach kids a good lesson?


I mean when you take on the responsibility of a new pet, regardless of the size, that is a lifetime commitment to the pet.


Wouldn't that teach your children that its ok to loose interest after a couple of weeks.|||i dont agree with this idea because within 2 weeks children would become too attached to the pet and some parents might too...it could be hard to let them go and the pets would be traveling from home to home. i wouldn't want to be rented like a book so i dont think animalswould either...they are living too|||I think ITS GREAT!!!! I love animals and my parents don't let me keep one. so it would be great to be able to rent them and stuff! but at the same time i think its direspectful to animals because its like your renting books. well hope that helps!|||There might be some issues with the health department, but otherwise it sounds like a great idea. The fee should cover the cost of replacing the pet so it may differ depending on the pet chosen. Thanks a bunch, now you have me coming up with ideas and suggestions you may not want!|||In theory a good idea..maybe...but I can't imagine that would be healthy for the animal (kids are unpredictable and occassionally sneaky..no way to know that they aren't flinging the pet around the room by its tail) therebye creating an aggressive pet for the next person and causing irreversable damage to the animal. The insurance necessary could be daunting price wise, if you can find any.


Even if they sign a contract about treatment, you couldn't guarantee it will be followed.


story: I free leased one of my horses to some folks that seemed knowledgable and kind...they signed a care contract, and were told at any time, if they didn't want the horse, they could bring her back.


I went one day to check on her...(she's a black horse by the way) she was standing in a small fenced pasture, about 1/4 acre (they have 3 open acres out back) no shade where she was forced to stand in the full sun (it was about 100 degrees) a small tub of water....AND MOLDY GRASS CLIPPINGS! (anyone who doesn't know...moldy grass can KILL a horse) oh yeah, did I forget to mention, her feet hadn't been cared for..they were overgrown and cracked! (bitter, oh a tad!)


I would NEVER allow a stranger again to "rent" one of my animals...(come to think of it/I wouldn't let family do it either)|||i seen it on animal planet but yea i think its an awesome idea but i think you should have the option like if they check one out they really like they could have the option to keep it , because some kids might get really attached.../


25 for the card


and


10 for the rental|||What if th animal dies in their care? Do they have to pay to replace it? I know my kids accidently killed one of our gerbils. As some others said what if they do become attached will you adopt them out? What about doing birhtday parties? Then you can be there to supervise the childeren and the pets. Out local pet store brings animals to birthday parties.|||i dont think its a good idea because if you get attached to it it will be hard to let it go