{"id":11593,"date":"2024-05-08T09:28:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T09:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=11593"},"modified":"2024-05-08T09:28:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T09:28:03","slug":"zoo-defends-panda-exhibit-after-criticism-for-using-dogs-dyed-black-and-white","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/used82.com\/?p=11593","title":{"rendered":"Zoo defends \u2018panda\u2019 exhibit after criticism for using dogs dyed black and white"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Taizhou Zoo in China unveiled the animals as it admitted it didn\u2019t have any actual pandas to show<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A zoo in China has hit back at criticism after unveiling a new attraction featuring dogs which had been dyed to look like pandas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the zoo, chances are you enjoy going to see\u00a0animals<\/a>\u00a0you wouldn\u2019t usually see hanging out around the house or in your local area.<\/p>\n

More likely, you\u2019re excited to see exotic creatures from far away places, or animals you\u2019d usually only encounter if you happened to be deep in the wild.<\/p>\n

However, visitors to Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province,\u00a0China<\/a>\u00a0are apparently \u2018queueing\u2019 to see an animal they could easily see in civilization \u2013 it just happens to look a little bit different.<\/p>\n

On May 1, the zoo drew large crowds of excited animal lovers as it prepared to unveil a new attraction.<\/p>\n

When the zoo revealed the animals, visitors were met with the sight of little four-legged creatures, with white faces and black spots around their eyes and ears \u2013 not unlike the colorings of a panda.<\/p>\n

The only thing is, these creatures weren\u2019t pandas. In fact, they were Chow Chows \u2013 a dog you might recognize from real life or\u00a0social media<\/a>, since they\u2019re very much the opposite of a wild animal.<\/p>\n

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The dogs were in full panda attire. (Jam Press)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The spitz-type dogs originally come from northern China, and were presented at the zoo because the owners said they didn\u2019t have any actual pandas to show visitors.<\/p>\n

The owners were accused of trimming and dying the dogs to look like pandas, causing some backlash as locals accused the zoo of animal cruelty.<\/p>\n

However, a spokesperson for the zoo hit back at the criticism as they pointed out that \u2018people also dye their hair\u2019.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson also indicated that the revelation hasn\u2019t stopped visitors from coming to the zoo, with people still flocking to see the little panda imposters.<\/p>\n

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Visitors are said to be queuing to see the creatures. (Jam Press)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cNatural dye can be used on dogs if they have long fur,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no panda bears at the zoo and we wanted to do this as a result. A lot of people are coming to visit them and you need to queue up.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can see them from between 8.30am and 5.00pm.\u201d<\/p>\n

The zoo\u2019s newest attraction has sparked mixed responses\u00a0online<\/a>, with one viewer saying the Chow Chows looked \u2018cute\u2019 with their panda-inspired fur.<\/p>\n

Another joked: \u201cWell that\u2019s an extreme way to get your dogs cared for while you\u2019re at work lol.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, one critic wrote: \u201cCruel to do this to dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to What\u2019s The Jam, a local pet beautician has stated that natural dyes are suitable for most pets \u2013 though owners are advised to avoid any products with chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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