My pet skunk is a supa-star!

[hairmetalspider]

Wrong assumption in that I own no pets. Correct assumption that I own nothing suede, leather or of animal fur. What does me owning pets, besides absolutely nothing, have to do with me thinking having your animal dyed is cruel?

I don't see how owning something leather is considered animal cruelty. I mean if these animals were stripped of their hides, and then forced to carry on living, then yeah I can see animal cruelty, but these animals are shot DEAD before being made into products. Sure it is immoral, but cruel is not the correct adjective to use.

My point was that if you talk to some people, they consider the mere concept of owning a pet animal cruelty. So it's basically in the eye of the beholder.

 

[hairmetalspider]

As previously said by a few members, please please PLEASE do not attempt to illegally get a skunk.

In my state, for example, it is legal to own but not buy a skunk. Therefore, I traveled out of the State to get him. I also have several permits, all my papers, and have spent large sums of money on vet bills and making my life accustom to owning a skunk.

They are not a cat or dog; They require A LOT of attention, special diets, and a VERY patient temperment as they are much like raccoons in the sense of playfulness and digging.

They also have skunk rescue sites and organizations. I suggest, if all above is applied, looking into one of those before spending money on a pet skunk. Save a life.

But please don't get ANY animal for the sake of getting it if it is illegal. It can, and will probably, be destroyed by that one disgusting person who chooses to make it an issue.

And as far as Axl getting dyed...he sat there and ate cottage cheese while I dyed the tips of his hair. Yes, pure torture. The part I'd say he minded was the bath. Oh, and all the attention,treats and scratches behind the ear he got from anyone who saw him nearly put him in the hospital. He truly is a deprived animal...*cough*

 

[hairmetalspider]

I once dyed a mouse purple with food coloring... Didn't last very long, but he was happy and very cute.

Some of the pets on that site were tastefully done, others were just a bit over the top. The skunk is one of the tasteful ones...

Hmm, I wonder if my kitty would let me dye his bib and socks... Actually, I don't think it would look very good on him...

I agree with you there. I would highly recommend not getting it anywhere near your pets face. Tails and such though...I don't believe there'sa huge concern. Unless your mixing it with Draino or acid before hand and sticking your tail in it... an organic hair dye should be fine.I'm sure the shampoo some people use are worse.

 

[hairmetalspider]

PETA is a joke, a lot of (pet owning) members even don't seem to realize/admit their founder is against all ownership of pets. Extremists' like Ingrid should be shot and dyed purple.



I wasn't trying to suggest you were making sense...



Sorry to the OP for aggravating the thread hijack, I'll get back on track.

pet skunk from my distant past

Bill

AWWWW!!!!
Now if only people could get along like that.

 

[Rochelle]

Oh, for cryin' out loud, people!!
I sat the Board of Directors for our local chapter of the Humane Society for years, and absolutely nothing about this is cruel.
Get a grip.
These animals are fawned over the entire, safe, adoring process and receive a thousand times more attention than anybody's chain dog....and I don't hear anyone jumping up and down about them.
There is no more trauma involved than taking your average Yorkie to get a haircut at the groomers.
Jeeze.

Your skunk is adorable and I'm sure lives a cushier life than I.....

As for whether they're legal in MI. Yes. And there's a lady in Eaton Rapids who sells them legally. To approved homes only.... Pm me for more specifics.

 

[What]

Are we sure the skunk wanted to be dyed?

 

[Rochelle]

About as much as that Springer or Cocker or Poodle wanted to be cut in that retarded pattern.
Yeah, I know already that it's beneficial to be cut in that pattern if you're a water-dog (retriever)...but how many standard poodles are actually used in the field??
Reality check here, folks.

It's a hairstyle...not a living condition. Do you seriously think the skunk cares what color it's tail is; as long as it has food and a comfy place to sleep a night?
Come on.....

There are barn cats who would kill for this kids pink tail.....
...and the attention that goes with it.

 

[What]

Well, I was bored and so I started looking up the ingredients of the dyes that the place sells. Are we sure that just because they are safe for human skin that they are really ok for animal skin? AFAIK animals have much more sensitive skin when it comes to chemicals than humans do.

I saw that hairmetalspider says they have natural/organic dyes but I couldnt find anything else saying or claiming this.

*Edit: I would like to note that my first post in this thread was meant to be a bit of a joke, and then I thought about the possible issues pertaining to the dye itself.

 

[AneesasMuse]

I think the skunk is very cute with his rainbow tail, but I have to say this about skin products, make up and such that claim to be organic...

If it is not stamped with a CERTIFIED ORGANIC seal on the packaging, it IS NOT necessarily organic. Unlike food and drink... safely ingestible, consumable.. products, which have very strict guidelines regarding what is organic and what isn't.. and what percentage of organic ingredients, etc. it must contain ...cosmetics, cleaners, soaps, etc. DO NOT have to comply with these strict guidelines in order to put "organic" on their labels.

If you don't see this, it isn't necessarily so...

 

[Brad Ramsey]

There was actually an article on a dyed poodle (organic beet juice was used) in the paper today.
The owner was fined $1,000.00 initiated by the local Humane Society.
It is illegal here (Colorado*) to dye animals.

-Brad

*Boulder County

 

[Hedorah99]

-Brad

That sounds really ridiculous. Its illegal to color them, which is debatable as to whether or not its harmful or enjoyed by the animal, but it is legal to eat them. I am guessing there are a lot of vegetarians there.

 

[pinktoe23]

Not defending any sides but I guess their thinking is because dying an animal's hair color has nothing beneficial to it other than amusing its owner. $1,000 is still a ridiculous and harsh amount to fine someone for just dying your pets hair with organic bettle juice though.

 

[Jer]

How are we going to know whether an animal enjoys being dyed, I mean, it's not like they can say "hey I like being dyed."

 

[skinheaddave]

I don't really think it matters whether it is organic or not. Pure extracted poison ivy oil from organically grown poison ivy plants is organic. What you really want to know is if it is good for your pet's skin. Seperate issue entirely.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Apparently the law is in place to discourage retailers from dyeing chicks, ducklings and bunnies for Easter.

-Brad

 

[Rochelle]

How are we going to know whether an animal enjoys being dyed, I mean, it's not like they can say "hey I like being dyed."

The skunk is cute. Period. The skunk looks happy and healthy and unaffected by his "pinkness"....
What I object to is making a dignified dog appear in public with those silly, and uncomfortable looking sweaters!!!
And I'm posistive there isn't a dog in the world who would volunteer for a session at the groomers...but it's legal to tie them up and subject them to the clippers.
This is a pointless argument about hairdye.

YOUR SKUNK IS ADORABLE.

 

[JMoran1097]

I don't see how owning something leather is considered animal cruelty. I mean if these animals were stripped of their hides, and then forced to carry on living, then yeah I can see animal cruelty, but these animals are shot DEAD before being made into products. Sure it is immoral, but cruel is not the correct adjective to use.

absolutely the dumbest answer in the world. most, if not all, of the world's leather supply comes from slaughterhouse cattle who are treated inhumanely by agro-business corpoprations. how is slitting an animal's throat while they are fully concious anything un-cruel? plus, don't try the "well they bolt the cow in the head to knock it out before they cut the throat." that rarely happens and our spotty USDA will constantly overlook that factor.

 

[JMoran1097]

That sounds really ridiculous. Its illegal to color them, which is debatable as to whether or not its harmful or enjoyed by the animal, but it is legal to eat them. I am guessing there are a lot of vegetarians there.

i'm vegan, but what the hell does that have to do with hair dye on an animal? there's a lot of people (vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores) that would agree that dying a skunk, dog, or whatever, a certain color, is completely ridiculous in the first place. why do humans feel the need to do this?

i'm not saying that dying the animal is animal cruelty, but it sure is a huge waste of time and makes the animal look absolutely retarded.

 

[arrowhd]

This thread is proof that humans will argue over absolutely anything.

 

[Hedorah99]

This thread is proof that humans will argue over absolutely anything.

No we won't.