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Bristol Post
Nisha Mal

Trolls label dog owner 'cruel' for dyeing poodle's hair

A dog owner has defended dyeing her poodle purple, pink and blue to match her accessories after trolls labelled her "cruel". Angela Schoonover, 42, adopted one-year-old pooch Zoe in May 2022.

She originally planned to sign her 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.

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