Florida woman fined for dyeing dog's feet pink

[The Straight Story]

Florida woman fined for dyeing dog's feet pink

Jacksonville, FL - A dog owner in Florida has received a ridiculous fine from animal control. Christine Hill received a $255 fine for dyeing her poodle's feet pink for Halloween.

Hill bought the dye online -- a dye specifically made for pets. A dye that is applied like a shampoo. A dye that simply washes out over time.

Apparently, there is a law on the books in both the city and the state that prohibits owners from dyeing their pet's fur. How many people would know that this law even exists? Could the animal control officer perhaps have offered up a warning?

"Oh, perhaps you didn't know that there is a silly law on our books that prohibits dog owners from dyeing their pet's feet pink, so next year, buy a ridiculous costume from the pet store and make your dog wear that instead. I'm letting you off with a warning this time."

http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/florida-woman-fined-for-dying-dog-s-feet-pink

[Ken Burch]

1. A friend of mine has repeated dyed her entire dog pink

(she uses unsweetened cherry Koolaid as the dye...it lasts for weeks, as any parent who's ever tried to clean if off a counter-top knows, and it's harmless to the animal).

Those animal cops must be behind on their quotas down in FLA.

[marmar]

2. I suppose I don't get why they would fine her, but......

..... I don't get why people would want to dye their dog either.

[struggle4progress]

3. Pet owner's responsibility to know the law and obey it

There could be a rational basis: deter pet-napping, avoid dishonest sales, prevent animal poisoning by toxic dyes &c&c

[TexasObserver]

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