Witnessing the Sad Reality Behind the Pink and Blue Fur — Dogs Dyed for Profit, Then Dumped When No Longer Useful
Bright pink and blue fur couldn’t hide the pain.
Three Samoyed dogs — their naturally white coats crudely dyed pink and blue — were recently rescued from a forest near Gelendzhik, Russia, by an animal welfare organization. One of them had even been shot. The reason they were dumped? They had “lost their value.”
These dogs were used by their owner to make money from tourists. Taken to Russian resorts, they were forced to pose for paid photos with passersby. Children and tourists, drawn to the unusual colors, would pay eagerly — never suspecting the abuse behind the image.
Dyed with harsh chemicals, the dogs were little more than props.
Mark Protsenko, the man behind the operation, shamelessly defended his actions. “Animals are for meat, or to make coats, shoes, and gloves,” he said. He and his wife reportedly made over £270 a day from the dogs. When asked why he sold some of them, he casually replied: “We had too many.”
Now, animal rights activists are urging people not to support businesses that exploit animals for entertainment. They hope stories like these open the eyes of tourists and help end this cruel trend.
The rescued dogs are currently being treated by veterinarians in Moscow, and are on their way to recovery — both physically and emotionally.