Let's Ban the Renting of Pets in San Francisco

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Dear Community,

 

About a year or so ago I posted some information about

Flexpetz, a business that markets companion dogs by the hour or day for

people to use and return. The company promotes its offering as

“flexible ownership”, suggesting the committed, long-term care

provided by devoted pet owners. However, this practice is no more of a

commitment than renting a car or DVD. Flexpetz has continued to grow and

has outlined new locations to open up shop. Boston was on their list

– until the city, becoming the first in the nation, passed a ban

renting dogs. This also moved to the state level and Massachusetts passed

a ban as well.

 

San Francisco is on the Flexpetz list of cities to expand

to. I’m hoping you will work together with

me to declare that this business model built on animal exploitation is

not welcome here.

 

The banning of renting of all (not just dogs) pets is

on the Animal Control and Welfare Commission agenda for this month, September

11. Please let me know if you are connected with a group that will get

behind supporting this initiative and join

the Coalition to Prohibit the Renting of Pets – California. Emails regarding

this effort should be directed to the Coalition at cprpets.cal; questions and requests for more information

welcome as well. Statements of support are particularly desired

from rescue groups; animal

behavior experts; animal welfare professionals and welfare organizations;

trainers; animal law

professionals; animal control officers; and psychologists, sociologists or

social workers (ie, the impact on people and society of treating pets as

disposable).

 

Best,

Andrea Brooks of Education and Client Advocacy

PAWS - Pets Are Wonderful Support

645 Harrison Street Suite 100

San Francisco, CA 94107

415.979.9550 ext 304

 

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

 

 

Andrea, thanks for sharing information about this important effort.

 

> The banning of renting of all (not just dogs) pets is on the Animal Control and Welfare Commission agenda for this month, September 11. > Please let me know if you are connected with a group that will get behind supporting this initiative and join the Coalition to Prohibit the Renting of Pets – California. > Emails regarding this effort should be directed to the Coalition at cprpets.cal; questions and requests for more information welcome as well.

 

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Cheers,

Tammy

 

 

 

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