Rent-a-friend in Japan : Can’t afford a full time pet? Rent one…
Lola is a Persian cat who works at the Ja La La Cafe in Tokyo's bustling Akihabara district. It is one of a growing number of Cat Cafes in the city which provide visitors with short but intimate encounters with professional pets.
There are more than 150 companies in Tokyo which are licensed to hire out animals of various kinds and although beetles may be cheap, dogs are much more popular. First you pay a deposit and a hire fee. Then you are issued with a leash, some tissues and a plastic bag and given some advice on how to handle your new friend.
The right pet ? It costs about £8 ($10) an hour to spend time in a Cat Cafe.
Check this really interesting story at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/7818140.stm
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