A zoo in China has sparked furore after unveiling its new ‘panda dog’ attraction in a somewhat misleading attempt to attract crowds.
The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province revealed its latest attraction last week, an exhibit featuring two small Chow Chow dogs that had allegedly been dyed by zookeepers to look like panda bears.
The Chow Chow, a spitz-type dog originally from the north PorcelainAt , their fur was cut before black and white dye was added to their faces and bodies.
The new residents of the zoo It drew a large crowd during its May 1 debut, but the attraction was quickly criticized by locals who accused the zoo of animal cruelty.
However, a local pet beautician said natural dyes are suitable for most pets, but products with chemicals should be avoided, What’sTheJam reported.
The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province, China, revealed its latest attraction last week, an exhibit featuring two so-called “panda dogs.”
Zookeepers dyed the little Chow Chow dogs to look like panda bears. The dogs had their fur trimmed before black and white dye was added to their faces and bodies.
The zoo’s new residents drew a large crowd during its May 1 debut, but the attraction was quickly criticized by locals who accused the zoo of animal cruelty. However, a local pet beautician said that natural dyes are suitable for most pets.
Taizhou Zoo said it introduced the “panda dogs” to the public as they do not have any of the real animals for visitors to see.
A zoo spokesman responded: “A lot of people come to visit them and you have to queue.”
‘There are no pandas in the zoo and that’s why we wanted to do this.
“They can be seen between 8:30 and 17:00.”
The spokesperson also responded to accusations of cruelty, saying: ‘People dye their hair too. Natural dye can be used on dogs if they have long fur.
A video of the dogs’ debut appearance has gone viral on Facebook, racking up 37,000 views and 1,200 likes.
A social media user named Maru commented: ‘They are too small to run so fast! I think they’re lovely.’
Helen added: “Well that’s an extreme way to look after your dogs while you’re at work lol.” [sic]
Wai said, “I think they’re cute.”