Sharing pets a 'win-win' for dogs, their owners and the people who 'borrow' them
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From people who recently lost pets and aren't ready for another, to dog owners who want their pooch to have some company while they're at work, Australians are meeting online to share their animals.
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    When Perth woman Marissa Ballard lost her beloved dog Milo, she missed their walks together and the companionship she gained from having a pet.

    Mrs Ballard said she picked Louis up from his owner’s house and took him for a walk about four times a week to help expend some of the young pup’s boundless energy.

    Websites that facilitate “dog-sharing” started appearing in Australia in the early 2010s, providing a way for the pet bereft to spend time with animals.

    Ada Chung set up a profile for her bichon frise Genghis on a dog-sharing website when she returned to the office after a long period of working from home during the COVID pandemic.

    “We thought at that time we would sign up and see if someone wanted to take him out for walks or play with him or just have some fun while we weren’t there,” Ms Chung said.

    Ms Chung said she felt confident she — and Genghis — could judge the character of a person well enough to ensure they were safe and responsible.

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