A new trend in China involves renting dogs by the hour through a social media platform called "Wangbu." This service allows urban residents in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to rent dogs for walks, with prices varying based on breed and duration. While the platform offers a novel way to interact with pets, it has also raised concerns among critics regarding potential animal stress due to frequent handler changes and the complexities of seeking legal recourse for abuse given pets are treated as property in China. AI
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