A pet expo at Bluewater shopping centre has been criticised after pictures emerged of a bow tie-wearing raccoon riding a miniature bicycle.
The image was posted on Twitter by concerned ‘animal activist’ @AuraBytes, who also questioned the show’s theme of responsibility.
The RSPCA branded the stunt ‘demeaning and irresponsible’.
‘The RSPCA is shocked to learn that a raccoon was made to wear a bow tie and ride a bicycle at Bluewater Shopping Centre this weekend, and fears it could encourage others to host a similarly irresponsible show in the lead up to Christmas,’ a statement… Read the full story