A Miami-Dade man will be fined after the dog he dyed yellow to look like a Pikachu caught attention nationwide at Monday's Miami Heat game. A South Florida man has been cited after his dog was dyed to look Pikachu from the "Pokémon" franchise during a Miami Heat game last week. The viral Pikachu dog has made its return to NBA games and it is now photobombing cameras despite it's owner being fined for the transformation.
Ser Geybin catches a Pikachu! ⚡️⚡️⚡️We turned Chief Allen's Bichon Frisé "Cloud" into "Pikachu"! The family loved the results and it was touching to see thei. People have been left furious about a basketball fan who took their dog to an NBA match dyed with bright yellow and red dye, designed to make it look like the popular Pokemon character Pikachu. An NBA fan who went viral this year for bringing his dog to a game is now in hot water.
The man is now being fined by Miami-Dade County for a violation. The fan dyed his puppy yellow to look like the Pokémon character, Pikachu. Erik Torres was cited for "unlawfully possessing, selling or otherwise transferring within the County any dyed or artificially colored rabbit or other animal.
MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami Heat fan who faced backlash after he showed off his dog's Pokémon-inspired dyed fur during a game said his pet's dye job was completely safe. Speaking with 7News on. In some cases, the toxins in the dye are even absorbed into the digestive system, poisoning the dog, which could lead to death.
In addition, the process of coloring the coat is very stressful to a dog's senses, and the corrosive smells and time. The dog owner has also been sanctioned for colouring the animal. According to Floridian news outlet WPTV, the dog's owner was cited for dying his Pikachu-resembling Pomeranian.
Local laws prohibit the possession or sale of any dyed or artificially coloured animal. Erik Torres, the owner of the dog, could be fined $200 for the citation.