A Mexican hairless dog with a full-back dragon tattoo sparked outrage at Shanghai’s 27th Asian Pet Show, with the owner claiming the animal felt no pain during the procedure. The elaborate Yakuza-style tattoo covers the dog’s back and extends to its limbs, with the pet also wearing a gold chain and wristwatch for the exhibition. Photos went viral on Chinese social media, with animal rights activists demanding apologies and explanations from the show organizers.
Experts refuted the owner’s claims about painless tattoos, explaining that dogs have thinner skin than humans with denser nerve endings, making the procedure inherently painful and potentially harmful. The controversy intensified when reports emerged that the owner was offering to tattoo other pets for $280-$420, leading to further condemnation from animal welfare advocates.
Source: Oddity Central
