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That's Ok, It's Only A Rental: The Business Of Renting Dogs, Rachit Anand Jan 2009

That's Ok, It's Only A Rental: The Business Of Renting Dogs, Rachit Anand

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Dogs are an integral part of our society today. While the benefits arising from dog ownership are widely accepted, proper care of a dog is also time consuming and can be expensive. This paper presents the concept of renting dogs as a substitute for permanent dog ownership and specifically details the business practices of Flexpetz, Inc., a for-profit company that provides such a rental service. Given the possibility of negative physical and emotional effects on the dogs that may flow from being involved in a “renting” business, the paper surveys various anti-cruelty and animal welfare laws (Federal, State, and in …


The African Elephant And The United States’ Effect On The Survival Of The Species, Laurel Mcneill Jan 2008

The African Elephant And The United States’ Effect On The Survival Of The Species, Laurel Mcneill

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Initially, this paper will explore the major conditions affecting African elephant populations, the deleterious relationship between these animals and humans, and what is necessary to strike a balance for successful coexistence. The focus will then move towards an examination of the federal agencies that the United States charges with carrying out laws specific to the African elephant and the international organizations and treaties the United States is involved with to perpetuate the existence of the species. The analyses below demonstrate the need for different strategies to achieve long-term, effectual solutions to sustain the African elephant and our continued relations with …