Okay, let's see. Reply: Actually we are not raising a round currently. Sent. 1 minute later. "Not even with these terms?"... etc
Uber has delivered kittens before, so we need a bit of a Poe's Law for startup concepts.
"Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is utterly impossible to parody a startup idea in such a way that someone won't mistake for the genuine article."
Although I assumed it was a joke product to begin with - the footer was some welcomed assurance.
The UX guy: https://www.facebook.com/blindcathoneybee
On a side note (and perhaps also a shameless plug) maybe I should consider renaming the browser extension I showed to HN the other day: http://instacats.co/.
But also, from their website: "Volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum of eight hours per month for a minimum of six months. Due to the extensive training requirements, we are not able to accept short-term volunteers."
Not exactly "occasional dog owner", though I suppose 8 hours/month isn't a huge commitment.
doing it before elections changes the party in the White House, like in 2000 and 2008. So the question is what movie... err... president Fed would find more entertaining - Bush 3, Even More Dumber or Clinton 2, I'm Back, Baby.
Source: many years of experience of up to 10 cats at once. I wouldn't mind if this service also offered to pick up excess cats (I have too many due to a neighbor abandoning hers on me) but I would feel guilty about not setting them up with a more permanent environment.
Note: I took the parent as being tongue-in-cheek. I apologize if I misinterpreted.
Source: The footer.
Have a cat of your own? Want to make some money off him or
her on the weekends? Well Pimp your Puss by signing up for
our Kitty Consignment program, or sign up to be a driver
through our Kitty Conveyor program.http://newsroom.uber.com/austin/2014/10/uberkittens-is-back/
Guaranteed no toxoplasmosis!
On a second thought, getting a cat is really not a problem, but this would provide entertainment without the responsibility.