Pink Poodle?
 

When driving along Canal St today, near the Bonita pool, I saw a person walking a standard size Poodle whose fur was a bright, shocking pink.

Does anyone know the back story on this? Is it a temporary dye job for an event or a cause or ???

We are not talking a gentle, pastel pink as used for breast cancer awareness. Think very bright...certainly can't miss it.

Just curious...

Don't know the reason someone would do something so dumb. That poor dog....

I can't imagine putting dye on a dog for any reason, charity or support or whatever. I believe when Cisco rescued one of his dogs, it had been dyed pink.

Yup, saw that poor dog walking with its nice, grey-brown cousin (also a poodle). What was funny was the other poodle was walking with head down as if to say, "That pink thang ain't with me." The pink was trotting along quite proudly.

From getting a good look at the poodle, I'd guess this was a dye job that would wash off quickly considering there were a few white spots on the snout as if drinking water had washed it off. At least, I hope that's the case.

Even if it's a spray, some of that dye had to have reached the skin.

I personally like my friend Crosby in his lovely blonde natural look. I don't think dogs look any better with pink hair than humans do.

Believe it or not, lot of kids do those crazy neon colors with Jell-O. I think that you have to bleach your hair first so if the dog was white to begin with it would just take having bath in Jell-O.

Even if it's hair dye, is that really bad for the dog? Lot's of women, and even some men, have their hair dyed every month.

How do you know it was Jell-O? There are lots of things that are non-toxic to humans but are poisonous to dogs and cats.

Another part of the point is to not take your fantasies out on a pet.

If you think any dog enjoys being died pink, think again.
Women do it for vanity. This poor pooch didn't have a choice.

It's food coloring.. I know people that have done it for years...pink, blue, green..

Food coloring is tar based. I wouldn't give it to my kids when I was in control of what they ate, and I certainly wouldn't apply it to a pet's skin.

I doubt if the pooch cares one way or another.

Pet groomers have use dye for show and to touch up . Most dog groomers use a spray bottle with non toxic food grade color or dye made just for you dog. No harm to the dog, but it beats dressing them up and putting them in a stroller. Just a fact never had a poodle but have seen color on them for over 50 years, all dogs lived to be 15 plus and always we're loved. Friend is a volunteer clown for children burn center..she and her dog in color, is the biggest hit with the children

Food grade color or die:
Blue 2: linked to brain tumors in mice
Green 3: linked to bladder cancer back in 1981
Yellow 3: known to cause some mild allergic reactions – especially in people who are sensitive to aspirin
Yellow 6: associated with cancer of the adrenal glands and kidneys as well as possible allergic reactions
Red 3: was considered for banning in 1983 because of a possible link to thyroid tumors

A ridiculous thing to do to a pet.

I know they took away my red m&m so I stopped eating them until they brought the red ones back...still waiting for them to kill me, but so far the red dye has not sent me for a dirt nap...but I am not afraid even if they do I have my red M&M's

I agree, what a ridiculous thing to do to a helpless pet.

I'm sure you don't take a thousand red m&m's and apply them directly to your skin. Or eat 200 of them at one time.

I'm done. You have your opinion; I have mine. We will not change each other's minds.

OP asked what people knew. I am embarrassed when we shoot the messenger. Not my dog, but if it makes some one happy who am I to say its right or wrong. And my breast cancer golf shirt for the three day walk 60 miles for the cure is bright pink, guess it should be pastel. Hope no one asks me to take it off while I am walking next month, in honor of my wife who is 20 year clean, and friend's who have passed. And if your pink dog wants to walk with me I would be proud to have him or her join in

When I got my white poodle/bichon mix at the pound, HE was died pink. Saddest thing you ever saw. I vowed I'd never dye him or dress him in clothes. So far I've kept my promise. Took 2 groomings to get all the pink out. I don't think it harmed him but it looked pretty silly.

Obviously the same one. A friend of mine had this photo posted to her facebook page recently. Can't imagine doing this to my pet.

I am so sad for this poor animal. Cruelty to animals comes in many colors.

I agree, Geri. I can't imagine anyone wanting a pink or blue dog.
They're not fashion accessories, they are living animals.
Of course some people tart their little daughters up and put them in beauty contests. :yuck:

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Yesterday I saw a couple in Amelia walking a Springer Spaniel it was over 90 degrees. The poor dog appeared to be in distress from the heat. I'm sure it's feet had to be burning from the hot pavement. I wish people would realize how dangerous and painful the extreme heat is for the furry members of our families.

That's a bit much, even for me.

I would never drive them in the cart attached by the collar. I always use a harness just in case something happens.

C France. Lighten up! Whether you know it or not people who have standard poodles have invested a significant amount of money for that breed. I have known many poodle owners and breeders that would attest that a standard poodle owner would never intentionally do anything to harm their friend.

Standard Poodle Owner.

Sorry... I will never lighten up about people doing possibly harmful or stupid things to their pets in the name of vanity. And having a big dog in the back of a golf cart unharnessed and only protected by flimsy orange tape is even stupider and more harmful. Now I'm really done talking about it.

Wow, so because a standard Poodle is expensive you believe owners or breeders would never intentionally do anything to harm them. WRONG.....
All you have to do is check out poodle rescue groups and you will find some horrible stories.

Dying the dog pink is a cry for attention, look at me, look at me. Well I'm looking and all I see is a dog being used to boost an owner's poor self esteem. :sigh:

Also, it's sad the owner of the dog is so irresponsible that he allows the dog to ride unrestrained. One hard stop and that dog will be airborne.

ron122049 C France. Lighten up! Whether you know it or not people who have standard poodles have invested a significant amount of money for that breed. I have known many poodle owners and breeders that would attest that a standard poodle owner would never intentionally do anything to harm their friend.

Standard Poodle Owner.
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Sorry Ron, I'm sure you're a very responsible pet owner.
But cost is no guarantee that an owner will treat a pet well.
There are many horror stories at Rescue Shelters attesting to this fact.

A poodle dyed pink in a golf cart without a harness?
Having a dog dyed pink or blue or purple is just wrong. Pets are not fashion accessories.
And all dogs should wear a harness in a golf cart for safety reasons.
Hopefully this dog wasn't actually going anywhere, just posing for a picture.

Putting dye on a dog is wrong. Period. You do it to a show dog and the judge finds out, your dog is automatically DQ'd. Just ain't done (well, it is done but is considered cheating), just ain't acceptable.

Price of a dog is irrelevant. I sold someone a beautiful Afghan bitch for $5K. Saw the owner walking her one day. I immediately stopped my car and took the dog from her -- poor thing had not been groomed in months. I had to completely shave her down, something which really does affect an Afghan psychologically (they really are rather vain dogs). (My contract gave me the right to take the dog back if I felt it was not being taken care of properly.)

I honestly don't know if the dye used would harm the dog, but it seems like such an awful thing to do. Does the human really need attention that badly? Seems like having two beautiful standard poodles would give you more than enough attention.

For those of you who think this is acceptable, imagine how long the poor dog had to stay in position to get that dye all over it. Heck, most dogs hate to have a bath, imagine the reaction to being dyed and touched up and ..... Considering this was a head-to-toe job, the poor dog had to be on a grooming table for hours. Even with four feet, it had to be very tired when done.

And, Bonanza, just for you: barf [b a r f -- no spaces]

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And little miss LuLu was free.
a hand me down.

Side-effect of dye
 

Head horns

C'mon, Bare, lighten up. (NOT!!!!!!!!!)

Agree, Dee. And Bonanza had good points, so I think your barf gif was showing her how to animate PUKE!

My little LuLu's former jailers paid $800 for her. Then they just up and gave her to me. They were going to send her back the the puppy mill breeder. They also gave me her pink crate with padded cover, 5 little dresses , and a year of meds.
They were just done with the little purse dog that could not be trained.
I gave the cage to a rescue. Lu does not do cages anymore.
A price on her head did not help her.

One day we ran into Lulu's old family. I was worried how she would react.
Lu clearly acted as if they were dead to her.

Yup, the barf was showing Bonanza that the gif was there. :-)

And, Cisco, what a great story! Lucky Lu!

Lucky Little Lady Lulu! She obviously landed in a good home.

Whew!
 

Okay, but what about grooming? Is there outrage about making dogs stand for long periods of time in order to shave their fur into fancy clumps and lumps? What about the entire show dog/cat industry? Hauling animals around, sometimes cross country, putting them in crates for hours at benched shows, making them "perform" for judges and audiences? Not to mention selective breeding/eugenics to develop specific physical characteristics that may, in the long run, be injurious to the breed.