FlexPetz, a small company that serves as a Zipcar for dogs faces a City Council hearing on July 9th that will determine whether it will be able to expand to Boston from its current operations in New York, Los Angeles and London.
"The company, which counts frequent travelers and busy urbanites among its clientele, maintains a stable of dogs that have been rescued or "rehomed." Clients can check out a dog for a few hours up to a number of days. There are initial fees of about $250 to sign up in addition to a $100 monthly membership fee. It costs about $45 to rent a dog for a day. Members are charged for at least four "doggy days" each month regardless of whether or not they take out a dog. The company will drop off dogs at a customer's home or office and pick them up later for additional fees."
Opponents are disturbed by the stress on the dogs from frequent changes and the objectification of the animals
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