I heard a business report recently that local shops can benefit from people using Pokemon Go by promoting themselves to people who are out and about playing the game. For example, local cafes can offer specials for thirsty players to take a break.
And then the animal shelters got involved…
The animal shelter in Muncie, Indiana noticed that a lot of people were walking around playing Pokemon Go. Always in need of dog walkers, the shelter staff came up with the idea – play Pokemon and walk a shelter dog at the same time.
To take a Pokemon Dog, you have to sign a waiver form and you are reminded to watch where you are going for the sake of both you and the dog.
Walking is great exercise for dogs and humans. If this Pokemon Go craze can help animals in shelters and rescues, I’m all for it.
Kathleen Crisley, specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand
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