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Grammy winning singer Lady Gaga is on the receiving end of a backlash from People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for dressing up her pet, a French bulldog, Asia.
The 28-year-old Born This Way singer shared a series of photos of Asia covered in heavy
jewellery and frilly outfit on Instagram. In one image, Asia is seen with earrings clipped
on her ears and seeing that, prompting some users to express their concern. Jamie Raesly
wrote: "Wouldn't you think that clip on earrings would hurt a poor dog's thin ears?!?!" Meanwhile,
another user, Andie, commented: "When a dog's eyes are red like that, it means it's stressed
out" The animal rights organisation blasted Gaga for her act. "Lady Gaga may choose to
decorate herself with elaborate and even uncomfortable outfits, but Asia doesn't get to make that
choice," PETA senior vice president of Cruelty Investigations Department, Daphna Nachminovitch,
told "Us Weekly". "Although it seems pretty clear that Lady Gaga loves Asia, we think
Asia — and all dogs — are adorable without all the added flair, and that the best accessory
for any dog is a comfortable, secure, well-fitting harness, which is perfect for long walks together,"
she added. This is not the first time the animal rights activists have locked horns
with Lady Gaga. In 2010, PETA slammed Gaga for wearing that infamous meat dress to the
MTV Video Music Awards. Again, in 2012, the animal rights advocacy group blasted the singer
for wearing fur.