California company sinks teeth into 'shared dog' concept (KTVN Reno) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A new California company has a pitch for dog-lovers who don't have the time or space to care for a pet all the time. FlexPetz has begun contracting out canine companions to city dwellers who can't be full-time dog owners.
Company sinks teeth into dog time shares (AP via Yahoo! News) From the state that popularized purse puppies, drive-thru dog washes and gourmet dog food delivery comes the latest in canine convenience ? a company that contracts out dogs by the day to urbanites without the time or space to care for a pet full-time.
County Closer to Opening Dog Parks (R News) Man's best friend in Monroe County is a step closer to having some dog-friendly parks. The county is halfway to its goal of raising $100,000 to open four dog parks in the county. Sunday the effort got a boost from the Pup-Peroni Pup Patrol.