Having a dog entails a great responsibility, as well as having enough time to dedicate it to your furry. You must take care of the care and attention of him, which implies feeding him, taking him for a walk with a suitable frequency, giving him affection and playing with him. However, as much as we want to, sometimes our routine and obligations prevent us from meeting our pet's needs.
Added to this are trips, whether for work or for a vacation. While traveling with your dog is possible, it's not always convenient. Some destinations are not adequately adapted to animals, they do not let them enter many places and, if the journey is very long, it may not be the best for your four-legged best friend.
When these situations occur, there are those who have the possibility of asking friends, neighbors or relatives for help with their care. But sometimes this is not an option either. The alternative is then open to request the services of a dog walker if you have a day with a busy schedule, or take your dog to a hotel for dogs in case you have to go on a trip and cannot accompany you. Now, in addition, there is a free service that could make your life much easier: Lend me your puppy.
Préstame tu perrito is an online community that connects dog owners with volunteers who offer their care, free and on a temporary basis. This platform was born in France, has just landed in Spain and already has almost 50,000 members in our country. Its goal is to connect people who are looking for temporary caregivers for their dogs, with those who want to take care of them, but do not have the possibility of having one of their own.
It is a service with a totally supportive approach, since the owners do not pay the volunteers. The only thing they must provide is food and everything the animal may need to feel comfortable while it stays with a volunteer.
You can request anything from a one-off walk to a volunteer taking care of your dog during the holidays. In this way, you rest easy knowing that your pet is well cared for and accompanied. At the same time, it allows volunteers to enjoy the affection of a dog, since many are animal lovers who cannot have one for various reasons, such as lack of space in their home.
To use it, you just have to create a profile, either as a volunteer or as an owner, through which you can get in touch with members of your area. Then you can talk and meet to get to know each other better and see how the bond between dog and volunteer is. It is best to spend time together so that the animal gains confidence with its temporary caregiver before being left alone.
