John Burch
Communal entrepreneurship has taken a decidedly furry step into a whole new marketplace. In a world guided by the likes of AirBNB, Uber, Couchsurfing, Upwork and hundreds of other internet-based, outside-the-box business models, it is no wonder that this was about to happen.
Thankfully, it is gifting many puppies a different outlook on life.Meet Bark’N’Borrow, an online app that serves as a matchmaker between humans and dogs.
The idea behind the model is so simple, that similar apps have already sprung up around the world.
Connect a possible owner with a candidate dog, and allow interaction (even “dates”) between both. The ability to sample a puppy before committing to him or her for the rest of your lives.
Bark’N’Borrow even permits for puppy play dates, between different owners, and series of other pet friendly possibilities. Go to the next page for more of this story!
Everyone most first past a painstaking checklist to verify not only their profile but their intentions.
Bark’ N’ Borrow, as well as BorrowMyDog, are fast becoming huge dog lovers community. Affording a different alternative to the kennel approach to getting a pet.
Source: Bark’N’Borrow, New York Times
