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I think the shelter idea is fantastic - the story of the people who ended up adopting is exactly the goal and in the interim the dogs are well socialized.

Dog rental seems like a fine idea in theory, although I can see that there might be some wrinkles to iron out in practice, such as the number and nature of renters per dog or liability issues.

The Ritz-Carlton model seems pretty good - the dog has An Owner/pack leader, but gets to spend its days out and about when the owner is at work. For all the pratting about Commitment and Responsibility, darling fluffies all over the US spend most of their day waiting around for Dear Leader to come home and many (not all - breeding and socialization are an issue) would welcome new friends.

I decline to speculate on the spiritual life of dogs and if this might lead them to shift from a monotheistic to a polytheistic cosmology.

But more importantly: how many grapes must a dog eat (per pound of body weight) to go into renal failure? Enquiring minds want to know!

Anyone interest in cat-oriented interior design MUST check out Bob Walker's The Cats' House. I saw the book, really awesome ideas although certain elements may not fit a strict modernist diet.

Some pictures can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Cats-House-Bob-Walker/dp/0836221834

In academia, staring at the walls is an acceptable activity for many social events because the walls are often lined with books. While the books are often not beautifully bound or even inspiring, they are a quick and entertaining entry into the homeowner's personality.

I'm a warm person who has learned to live cool due to my job - I have moved at least once a year for the past 7 years and I expect to do so for the next two or three. So while I don't have much in the way of clutter (can't be bothered to move it!), I love my home space and am getting very good at churning out all sorts of food with the minimal equipment.

I have ethical issues with cut flowers (unlikely to find a good source in my town), but I like the thought of curtains. The blinds in my new place are cheap!