A hairless dog covered in colourful tattoos at Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai has sparked public outrage after its owner claimed the animal was inked without anaesthetic.
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On August 22, a video posted by someone attending the fair, one of the largest pet industry events in Asia, showed a Mexican hairless dog, the age of which was not disclosed, covered in large, colourful tattoos.
The video showed an elaborate dragon tattoo extending from the dog’s back to its upper limbs. The dog was also wearing a gold chain and a wristwatch.
Eyewitnesses said that the owner encouraged people to take photos and claimed that no anaesthetic was used during the tattooing. He even lifted the dog by the scruff of the neck while telling onlookers: “See? It does not hurt at all. It feels nothing.”
However, visitors hit back on social media, saying the dog appeared visibly distressed.
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