China zoo faces backlash for dyeing dogs to look like tigers

A zoo in China has faced backlash for dyeing Chow Chow dogs orange and black to resemble tigers. Footage on Douyin shows the dogs in enclosures, prompting online criticism about the zoo's deceptive marketing. The Qinhu Bay Forest Animal Kingdom in Taizhou admitted the dyeing was a promotional stunt but claimed the dye is safe for the dogs. This is not the first incident; last year, the zoo dyed dogs to look like pandas. Zoo officials defended the practice, comparing it to hair dye used by humans. They stated that natural dye can be applied to dogs with long fur.