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Yes yes yes i have no life.. Yes yes yes i dye my dog colors..

So far hes been:

Blue
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture050.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture049.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture047.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture051.jpg

AND

Purple
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture039.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture081.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture042.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture080.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture065.jpg

What should i dye him next? I was thinking either lime green or hot pink.

well i was going to say purple, but having beaten me to it (awesome btw! :D) i'd go for lime green. try a flourescent dye if you can get hold of one :P

Yes yes yes i have no life.. Yes yes yes i dye my dog colors..

So far hes been:

Blue
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture050.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture049.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture047.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture051.jpg

AND

Purple
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture039.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture081.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture042.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture080.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y79/Goomg/Picture065.jpg

What should i dye him next? I was thinking either lime green or hot pink.I for one am glad that dogs are color-blind...
hmmm... should put a poll up. I say lime green.

red, that would look cool...

well, let me say..

YOU DO NOT COLOR A DOG! NEVER! THAT IS ANIMAL ABUSE!

[/shouting]

I think a nice bright green would be a good idea.

A nice, bright orange or yellow.

Blood red. The color that your carpet will be when I track you down and kill you.


Animal-abuser. I tell you what, if anybody I knew personally wanted to die their pet I would kick their ass. I would. I ain't afraid. Right then and there.


I still think red would look cool. You could call him Clifford.

well, let me say..

YOU DO NOT COLOR A DOG! NEVER! THAT IS ANIMAL ABUSE!

[/shouting]
i'm pretty sure the dog doesn't mind too much ;)

well, I'M pretty sure he does *makes sure of not adding any smiley*

Dye him/her lavender with lime-green stripes and pink polka-dots.

I still think red would look cool. You could call him Clifford.

or call him Kool-aid... :)

How about not dyeing it? It's pointless, and sometime along the line the dog's going to have to get a bath, and they loathe that.

Why not give him zebra stripes?

As for the allegations of animal abuse - if it's not physically harming the dog, it's not abuse.

:p

You know that dog was online in that one picture looking up the website for the ASPCA

Blood red. The color that your carpet will be when I track you down and kill you.


Animal-abuser. I tell you what, if anybody I knew personally wanted to die their pet I would kick their ass. I would. I ain't afraid. Right then and there.


I still think red would look cool. You could call him Clifford.

Death threats are not tolerated. Period.

That dog looked pretty damned happy. Go for the green. I've never seen a green dog...

Aditionally... it's not abuse because ther is no neglect to the animal and ther is no harm being done. Is it really any worse than what people do to poodles?

how about you don't dye your fucking dog...does it ENJOY the process?

that poor dog.

purple looked awesome btw.

As long as the dye doesn't hurt the dog i'd say red

Dye him/her lavender with lime-green stripes and pink polka-dots.
Too much effort and it wouldn't last.

how about you don't dye your fucking dog...does it ENJOY the process?
Its not hell on him. trust me, with the blue all i did was boil purple cabbage and then mix blue food coloring with the broth and applied after i gave him a bath, and the purple i just combed in :P no harm done.

Too much effort and it wouldn't last.
It does, believe me. They're still on Colodia's back after two months... they wore off LG though, all that jumping into the mud I guess....

as long as the dog doesn't mind the bath that much, they won't mind the colouring, so it's not abuse.
though my dog doesn't really like baths, she doesn't seem to hate them, so i'm sure there are dogs that like them.
find something better to complain about

hows about an orange fade ya know red on top then it fades to orange on the bottom

as long as the dog doesn't mind the bath that much, they won't mind the colouring, so it's not abuse.
though my dog doesn't really like baths, she doesn't seem to hate them, so i'm sure there are dogs that like them.
find something better to complain about
My cousins dogs love their baths... pull out the bath stuf and they immediatly go to the part of the yard where their baths are given.

Its not hell on him. trust me, with the blue all i did was boil purple cabbage and then mix blue food coloring with the broth and applied after i gave him a bath, and the purple i just combed in :P no harm done.
gotta admit, that was a nice shade of blue... Honestly, I was picturing a darker shade, but that light tone kinda suited him.

more pics with other colors please.

Its not hell on him. trust me, with the blue all i did was boil purple cabbage and then mix blue food coloring with the broth and applied after i gave him a bath, and the purple i just combed in :P no harm done.


Good Lord! I bet he smelled lovely after that. :eek:

My cousins dogs love their baths... pull out the bath stuf and they immediatly go to the part of the yard where their baths are given.
thanks, that should help protect us against the animal rights who have nothing better to complain about.
i think green, maybe with some purple

I dyed my dog pink one time. It went over pretty well.
I also did green for ST Patricks day one year, he was so cute I just kept him green for like 3 years. (well not the whole time but if he was a color other than natural he was green)

Good Lord! I bet he smelled lovely after that. :eek:
what kind of person smells their dog? do you not realise how bad an idea that is? dogs aren't meant to smell good.

Good Lord! I bet he smelled lovely after that. :eek:
the smell was quite.. interesting.. but after i gave him a bath the next day to see if it would stick the smell went away, and he was blue for a month or 2

i just realised that if i combed my dog's beard, then if i dye her purple and green correctly, she'll look like EVA-01 from neon genesis evangellion. problem is that it'd take too much time and effort and would make other geeks beat me up.

The only problem with it is whether the dye is edible or not. I don't know if I'd feel too good about coating my dog with chemicals that might either be toxic, become toxic as they break down, or in some way impair the health of my dog either through being absorbed in the dog's skin, or via the digestive tract once he's taken to licking and gnawing various parts of his body as per usual - and all in the name of fairly indelicate, nay ham-handed whimsy.

Do right by your animal and stick to vegetable dyes. Either that, or you try licking flourescent dyes off your own body first. See how it tastes. See if you develop gastrointestinal tumours... and bear in mind that as an intelligent, responsible human being you can make those choices for yourself - but you're not making those choices for yourself, you're making them for another being altogether.

I don't think it's at all cool to do this sort of thing without putting a lot of forethought into it. And I'm faintly surprised at the number of other people here who are choosing to err on the side of whimsy on this one.

i just realised that if i combed my dog's beard, then if i dye her purple and green correctly, she'll look like EVA-01 from neon genesis evangellion. problem is that it'd take too much time and effort and would make other geeks beat me up.
but to do that once... and post it... the Eva fans would probably love you for it.

The only problem with it is whether the dye is edible or not. I don't know if I'd feel too good about coating my dog with chemicals that might either be toxic, become toxic as they break down, or in some way impair the health of my dog either through being absorbed in the dog's skin, or via the digestive tract once he's taken to licking and gnawing various parts of his body as per usual - and all in the name of fairly indelicate, nay ham-handed whimsy.

Do right by your animal and stick to vegetable dyes. Either that, or you try licking flourescent dyes off your own body first. See how it tastes. See if you develop gastrointestinal tumours... and bear in mind that as an intelligent, responsible human being you can make those choices for yourself - but you're not making those choices for yourself, you're making them for another being altogether.

I don't think it's at all cool to do this sort of thing without putting a lot of forethought into it. And I'm faintly surprised at the number of other people here who are choosing to err on the side of whimsy on this one.I believe he said the dyes he's using were mostly food coloring. even so, I would surmise that most hair dyes are non toxic.

and from his previous posts, sounds like he is taking care to make sure his Dog's health is protected.

but to do that once... and post it... the Eva fans would probably love you for it.
yeah, but alot of them are shunned around here. and they'd really have to "love" me in order for it to be worth it

The only problem with it is whether the dye is edible or not. I don't know if I'd feel too good about coating my dog with chemicals that might either be toxic, become toxic as they break down, or in some way impair the health of my dog either through being absorbed in the dog's skin, or via the digestive tract once he's taken to licking and gnawing various parts of his body as per usual - and all in the name of fairly indelicate, nay ham-handed whimsy.

Do right by your animal and stick to vegetable dyes. Either that, or you try licking flourescent dyes off your own body first. See how it tastes. See if you develop gastrointestinal tumours... and bear in mind that as an intelligent, responsible human being you can make those choices for yourself - but you're not making those choices for yourself, you're making them for another being altogether.

I don't think it's at all cool to do this sort of thing without putting a lot of forethought into it. And I'm faintly surprised at the number of other people here who are choosing to err on the side of whimsy on this one.
iAgree. IRL, being the mature and responsible individual that I am, I would never do such a frivolous thing. Of course, I do need a place to practice my insanity... so UNLEASH THE TAP-DANCING FLYING ANDROGYNOUS SPIDER MONKEYS!!! ;)

I believe she said the dyes she's using were mostly food coloring. even so, I would surmise that most hair dyes are non toxic.

and from her previous posts, sounds like she is taking care to make sure her Dog's health is protected.
her?? she?? who is this refering to? *waits for long pause*

her?? she?? who is this refering to? *waits for long pause*
Someone apparently believes you're a girl.... :rolleyes:


Honestly, these people! Thinking they know everything!

her?? she?? who is this refering to? *waits for long pause* oops, sorry.
ahem...
*takes out instructions on what to do when this occurs.*
[reads aloud]
1) Open mouth.
2) Put foot in mouth
3) chew up to ankles.

hmmm... forgot to note to take off shoes...

oops, sorry.
ahem...
*takes out instructions on what to do when this occurs.*
[reads aloud]
1) Open mouth.
2) Put foot in mouth
3) chew up to ankles.

hmmm... forgot to note to take off shoes...
you managed to read that while you had your foot(and shoe) in your mouth and while chewing? nice work

*throws shoes everywhere*

Im planing on buying Special Effects Dye. Good? Not good?

*throws shoes everywhere*

Im planing on buying Special Effects Dye. Good? Not good?
is it safe for consumption? it has to ok for some of it to get into the dog's stomach or else it would be a bad idea

I used it last time and i didnt see any effects so im thinking its ok

I used it last time and i didnt see any effects so im thinking its ok
then i guess it should be, maybe you should check the label/box or ask someone in the know

:) How bout dying your head...or your neighbour's...or your mother's...or your father's...or...anybody but the dog!

Blood red. The color that your carpet will be when I track you down and kill you.


Animal-abuser. I tell you what, if anybody I knew personally wanted to die their pet I would kick their ass. I would. I ain't afraid. Right then and there.


I still think red would look cool. You could call him Clifford.

lmao, if your so concerned about people hurting another living thing, and you kick their ass for it, wouldnt you have to have your ass kicked for hurtin the person that hurt another living thing?

animal rights activist are just crazy, theres a limit, i would never harm my dog or any other animal on purpose, and i know there are some that do some sick stuff to animals, but animal rights activist would kill you for just shouting at a dog. their just a bunch of nuts.

I shall research tonight and shop tomorow :D, ill load pic to show yas when im done.

lmao, if your so concerned about people hurting another living thing, and you kick their ass for it, wouldnt you have to have your ass kicked for hurtin the person that hurt another living thing?

animal rights activist are just crazy, theres a limit, i would never harm my dog or any other animal on purpose, and i know there are some that do some sick stuff to animals, but animal rights activist would kill you for just shouting at a dog. their just a bunch of nuts.
how nice of you to use such a nice word for them, oh well, i guess it's to stop claims of flaming.
some people just go too far

:) How bout dying your head...or your neighbour's...or your mother's...or your father's...or...anybody but the dog!
i have brown hair so it wouldnt show up :(
momma already dyes her hair so its grey free :P
dadda has grey hair.. maybe ill talk him into getting his dyed..
this is the burbs.. we talk about our neighbors, not to them :P

As long as your dog is happy and dying it pisses off PETA (thank you Kelly Osbourne) I'm happy! :D Look PETA! A Pink Puppy!

Check out http://www.whypaintcats.com/

My favorite bit: (besides the pics)

PEOPLE JUST LOVE SOMETHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT!

I absolutely loved your book! When I initially came across it while browsing through my local bookstore, I assumed that the pictures were 'painted' until I read further. I was astounded at the intricate details that these artists were able to apply on fur! I am an avid animal lover and have been since I was old enough to cuddle up with something furry. I find that different animals even different specimens within a given species all tend to have their own personalities. I could see some cats loving this ritual and others loathing it. I think the ethics of feline aesthetics is plainly obvious, "Don't paint the cat if (s)he doesn't want you to". While many cats tend to feign injury, I've never known one to be polite enough to not tell you when they've had enough of whatever it might be. I read some of the responses on this page and finally just had to stop. I found myself calling my computer screen a moron and or an idiot on several occasions. I simply could not believe what some of the people had to say, they often wound up contradicting their own 'points' before they were finished ranting. I know one person went on and on about toxic substances and liver failure. That seemed, well, just flat out stupid. Considering the fact that throughout the book it tells you what was used to paint/dye each cat. If (non-toxic) was not specified it was because vegitable dye was being used. So... when I (or my cats) pass away from liver failure do to lightening my hair or dabbing some food coloring on their heads... I'll make sure that my executor lets you know! The angry responses on this page serve as proof that people usually stop using rational sense once they become offended. It appeared to me that most of those people hadn't actually read the book, but instead saw a picture and immediatley decided to go P.E.T.A. on everyone involved. Granted, I truly feel that animals deserve respect and kind treatment... but just as the cat can't look up at you and say, "Hey, buddy you're ticking me off!", it also can't tell you how stupid you sound when you're saying, "Oozie BooBoo Kitty Kitty Froo Froo!" But a cat can and will make it's anger or aggrivation known by it's tone and meow, posture, and if neccessary it's claws and teeth long before it starts rolling around holding it's sides and laughing at us.

I love that book... :p

I shall research tonight and shop tomorow :D, ill load pic to show yas when im done.
don't know where you live, but when I was dying my dog I always used jello or koolaid. it is definatly not going to hurt the dog.

hey smunkeeville that's your 666th post,the demon post :eek:

don't know where you live, but when I was dying my dog I always used jello or koolaid. it is definatly not going to hurt the dog.
Jello?? I tried that, didnt work O.o

hey smunkeeville that's your 666th post,the demon post :eek:
he should have sayed something evil, silly person

Special Effects dyes that I've used are harmless, but it should say it on the box. If you want something surprisingly permanent, bright, and cheap, go for koolaid. It is one of the most permanent dyes, and can be made in nearly any color or depth.

why dont you ask the dog what colour it wants to be? aka a weegie board type thing.or you could try the three step guide to choosing your dogs colour:
1) draw a big circle on the ground and divide it into segments
2) colour all the segments different colours
3) put the dog in the middle
then you dye the dog whatever colour it steps on first.
all good.
but personally, i reckon you should colour it like a hippie van...
btw what is this dogs name?

why dont you ask the dog what colour it wants to be? aka a weegie board type thing.


A "weegie" board? I hope you meant Ouija board.

blueple!!! :D :D :D :D
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well, let me say..

YOU DO NOT COLOR A DOG! NEVER! THAT IS ANIMAL ABUSE!

[/shouting]

And yet...

Dying a baby seal (or any other commercial Fur animal) is OK... :rolleyes:

Fluorescent Yellow! :p

Yes yes yes i have no life.. hot pink.

So you spend your time torturing your dog? How absolutely vile and pathetic! Dyes can be harmful to dogs, you moron. Leave the poor thing alone!

Don't dye him, shave him and have him tattooed.

And yet...

Dying a baby seal (or any other commercial Fur animal) is OK... :rolleyes:

Uh, when furs are dyed, the animal is already dead! God, did someone release the asylum inmates today? I've never heard such stupid remarks.

So you spend your time torturing your dog? How absolutely vile and pathetic! Dyes can be harmful to dogs, you moron. Leave the poor thing alone!
And yet...

Dying a baby seal (or any other commercial Fur animal) is OK... :rolleyes:

http://www.whypaintcats.com/

Uh, when furs are dyed, the animal is already dead! God, did someone release the asylum inmates today? I've never heard such stupid remarks.
Maybe it was only in your asylum that they didn't have TV, so you haven't seen PETA and other folks splashing paint/dye on wild baby harp seals to prevent the hunters from killing them...

They have also been known to do that to commercial fur farm animals - when they aren't releasing them to be run over, starved and eaten because they have no survival skills.

Maybe it was only in your asylum that they didn't have TV, so you haven't seen PETA and other folks splashing paint/dye on wild baby harp seals to prevent the hunters from killing them...

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Doing so to keep people from killing them is one thing. Dying a live animal for one's own amusement is another. Also, you seem to have misread my post (surprise, surprise!). I wasn't defending PETA. The poster was equating the dying of a live animal to the dying of a dead one. One doesn't have to be a member of PETA to oppose such wanton cruelty to animals. I repeat, the lunatics seem to be running the asylum these days.

They have also been known to do that to commercial fur farm animals - when they aren't releasing them to be run over, starved and eaten because they have no survival skills.

:rolleyes: that's still better than being some rich idiot's coat. Seriously.

On topic: It's probably not a good idea to dye your dog. Try your own hair instead.

Doing so to keep people from killing them is one thing. Dying a live animal for one's own amusement is another. Also, you seem to have misread my post (surprise, surprise!). I wasn't defending PETA. The poster was equating the dying of a live animal to the dying of a dead one. One doesn't have to be a member of PETA to oppose such wanton cruelty to animals. I repeat, the lunatics seem to be running the asylum these days.
Um... since I was the poster... No, I was equating dying live animalls to dying live animals.

If Dying is harmful, then it is harmful. Therefore, if Dying your pet (even if it is willing) is harmful, then dying all live fur-bearers is harmful - including seals, etc.

Stop being reactionary and go look at the Why Paint Cats site. Then tell me that you can do that to an UNWILLING cat. When you do, My Cat and I will laugh in your face.

Um... since I was the poster... No, I was equating dying live animalls to dying live animals.

If Dying is harmful, then it is harmful. Therefore, if Dying your pet (even if it is willing) is harmful, then dying all live fur-bearers is harmful - including seals, etc.

Stop being reactionary and go look at the Why Paint Cats site. Then tell me that you can do that to an UNWILLING cat. When you do, My Cat and I will laugh in your face.

I still don't see what your argument is. I'm already on record as opposing the dying of live animals. You don't have to convince me. However, if throwing some paint on a baby seal results in its being spared from hunters, then I can at least acknowledge that there is a supposedly beneficial purpose to it. I don't, however, agree with PETA that people don't have the right to eat animals. Hell, even animals eat animals. We're omnivores, and meat (in moderation) is good for us. Yet, that doesn't give us the right to treat animals cruelly, not even those we're planning on having for dinner.

Stop being reactionary and go look at the Why Paint Cats site. Then tell me that you can do that to an UNWILLING cat. When you do, My Cat and I will laugh in your face.
Agreed. My cat glares a glare of death and destruction if I so much as sprinkle water at her, at her.

And dye is not paint if I recall..

I still don't see what your argument is. I'm already on record as opposing the dying of live animals. You don't have to convince me. However, if throwing some paint on a baby seal results in its being spared from hunters, then I can at least acknowledge that there is a supposedly beneficial purpose to it. I don't, however, agree with PETA that people don't have the right to eat animals. Hell, even animals eat animals. We're omnivores, and meat (in moderation) is good for us. Yet, that doesn't give us the right to treat animals cruelly, not even those we're planning on having for dinner.
The argument is - listen to your pet. If they enjoy the attention, and get a kick out of their appearance (don't tell me your animals don't know/care what they look like), and you are using non-toxic products, why not? However, if your pet reacts violently, or threatens violence then they obviously aren't enjoying it and it's not appropriate.

(Of course, I wear Chain Mail when brushing my cat, so painting/dying is right out...) ;)

Dye him every color of the rainbow.

The argument is - listen to your pet. If they enjoy the attention, and get a kick out of their appearance (don't tell me your animals don't know/care what they look like), and you are using non-toxic products, why not? ;)

Mostly, because it's not good for them. And I don't know of ANY animal who would enjoy such a thing. Most don't even like being bathed, although that's necessary from time to time.

To the people calling this abuse: Have you seen the dog in question? Maybe it enjoys baths. My dog used to love them. If they are using non-toxic products (I would suggest talking to a vet if you are using an actual dye) then there is no problem. Koolaid, boiled purple cabbage, food coloring, etc. will do no actual harm. Appearently, you haven't read many posts where the op explains his procedure. If the dog racted violently (IE biting, scratching) I really doubt he would try to do it again.

People assume all animals hate batheing. I have a cat that loves to swim. Not every animal is the same and has the same temperment. And you can't think of a single animal that would willingly dye itself? Well, I'm one. And I'm willing to bet several people on this forum are too.

awwww, your dog dyed, i'm so sorry :p

honestly, though, i think you should dye your dog according to certain times of the year, for example, dye him a crimson colour or orange and black to tie in with halloween. christmas green and red and st paddy's he should be green, of course :D

A "weegie" board? I hope you meant Ouija board.

oops...but who really knows how to spell it?

oops...but who really knows how to spell it?


Maineiacs does obviously :D

Green dog!

Blood red. The color that your carpet will be when I track you down and kill you.

Animal-abuser. I tell you what, if anybody I knew personally wanted to die their pet I would kick their ass. I would. I ain't afraid. Right then and there.

I still think red would look cool. You could call him Clifford.
What's wrong with dyeing a dog, as long as the dye doesn't burn their skin?

I only have one question. Do the neighbourhood dogs laugh at him when he's dyed or do they form a line so they can be a cool colour too?

Hi! this is the first time I've done this forum-thingy. So, Hi. :rolleyes:

Hi! this is the first time I've done this forum-thingy. So, Hi. :rolleyes:

Hello :D

I don't know that anyone should dye their dog, unless maybe u can get the dog to sign a disclamer. But if u were goin' to dye your dog I think the obvious color is green. U know, since it's the best color and all. Yeah. I like green. It's 'cause I'm Irish. Viva Irlanda!(Long live Ireland!) O.k. I guess that's it. bye. I'll get on again later.bye, and yeah. :)

Let me guess now you're lost. As I like to say: Lost like a blind and deaf old man with no arms or legs in a dense fog in the middle of the ocean with only a dog's leash for company. That's a direct quote from me. I think. It may be a slightly revised quote still from me. I said it. Or did I? You'll never know 'cause I'm not goin' to tell you that I said it which I did, but I'm not goin' to tell you that so you'll never know if I said it which I did 'cause I'm not goin' to tell you....

I'm crazy. And bored. And I think I have homework. Bye :confused:

Okay. For real this time. I'm leaving. I have a tv show on. I can't miss NCIS. They may kill Ducky and I might have to boycott the show. Bye. Talk to you later. Really. So, bye. And, yeah. :pbe very careful... You're bordering on what we call 'Spam' and the Moderators kinda frown on that. you're posting several times in a row without really contributing to the treads.

This is honestly disgusting. Why don't you dye your own hair instead of making yourself look completely ignorant by playing dress up with your pet?


This is like Paris Hilton gone terribly, terriby wrong.

I doubt special effects will be harmful. Hell, most of these products are tested on animals anyway before humans, kind of like most if not all medicines. So, before you animal rights loonies go on about how all animal testing should be banned, go look at our medical breakthroughs and then think of how most of them wouldn't exist if it weren't for animal testing.

Your are a sick person, you know that?

AWWWWW SO CUTE!!! Hot pink will be hot! Next, green