Controversial Platform Lets Dog Owners Rent Their Pets to Strangers by the Hour

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A new service lets people rent dogs for walks, sparking debate over welfare, liability, and companionship.

The Platform Is Called Wangbu

It Is Operating in China’s Biggest Cities

Owners Create Profiles for Their Dogs

Prices Start at Only 10 Yuan

Some Dogs Cannot Leave Without Their Owners

Other Dogs Can Be Taken Away Alone

The Platform Says It Has Safety Controls

Supporters Present It as Socialisation

Veterinarians Warn About Emotional Stress

The Legal and Ethical Questions Remain Open

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A new Chinese platform is turning dog walking into a short-term rental service. Owners list their pets online, while strangers pay for temporary companionship without accepting the cost and responsibility of owning a dog.

The idea has found customers in major cities, but it has also opened a wider debate about safety, emotional stress and whether living animals should be treated like rentable products.

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