• Boulder, Colorado salon owner Joy Douglas received a $1,000 fine and could face jail time after dyeing Cici, her pet poodle, pink. Douglas claims to have used beet juice to color the dog, hoping to raise awareness about breast cancer, but others have countered that she used a semi-permanent hair dye known as "Manic Panic," intended for humans. Denver Post: Boulder's Pink Poodle Owner Preps for Legal Fight

• Fast Facts

  1. Douglas owns the Zing Salon in Boulder
  2. Boulder ordinance makes it illegal to dye animals
  3. Law intended to prevent people from coloring bunnies on Easter
  4. Douglas also dyed her previous white poodle Lulu Los Angeles Times: This Little Pink Poodle Breaks the Law
  5. Poodles come in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard
  6. Poodles coats are wiry
  7. Their natural coats are solid white, grey, black, and brown

• About The Humane Society

  The Humane Society is the largest non-profit animal organization giving a voice to animals, wildlife protection and farm animals. Their mission is to stop cruelty towards animals and protect their habitats. The Humane Society: Humane Society Frequently Asked Questions

• Quotes

  "“These animals are not fashion accessories. They’re not billboards. They’re living creatures, and their natural fur and feathers are beautiful enough.” Los Angeles Times: This Little Pink Poodle Breaks the Law -Michael Markarian, Humane Society of the United States

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