A dog owner has been branded as "cruel" for dyeing her poodle purple, pink and blue to match her accessories. But Angela Schoonover, 42, has defended her actions saying her one-year-old pooch, Zoe, is happy, healthy and enjoys standing out from the crowd.
Angela originally planned to sign her pet up for grooming competitions - in which groomers give their dogs a makeover and the best-looking ones win. But she wanted Zoe to have an "unconventional, playful look" and decided to dye her white fur different colours instead.
Despite spending £400 a year on vegan, pet-safe dye - and dedicating at least three hours a week to grooming Zoe - strangers have told the owner it "isn’t fair" to change the pup’s appearance when she isn’t able to have her own say. Angela, owner of Muse Dog Spa in Carlsbad, California, US, said: "Zoe is a very happy, loving dog. But when videos of her go viral, they seem to get a lot of hate.
