Fur-ocious! Embarrassed dog owner reveals how their family pet was left bright BLUE for four days after rolling on an acrylic painting
A dog owner has caused a stir on social media after revealing how their family pet was left bright blue for days after rolling in paint.
Travel agent Sacha Barbato, 49, from Brandiston, Norfolk, revealed how two-year-old Bessie was left a violent shade of turquoise for almost four days after the mishap on Friday.
The Bedlington-Whippet cross decided to roll on a canvas that had been left out to dry in the garden, resulting in the colourful new look.
Her owner, says the family got 'funny looks' for days while out walking Bessie, as the colour refused to fade - despite two washes.
Two-year-old Bessie was left a violent shade of turquoise after rolling in paint on a canvas left in the garden of her Norfolk home
Her owner, says the family got 'funny looks' for days while out walking Bessie, as the colour refused to fade - despite two washes
Hilarious photos show Bessie looking sheepishly at the camera, with her once white fur a vibrant shade of blue.
Sacha took to social media shortly after to appeal for help with the situation. Posting the cheeky photo of Bessie, he wrote: 'What do you do when your dog rolls in some acrylic paint and it will not come out after two washes? Asking for a friend.'
The photo of Bessie, which racked up more than 9,600 likes, prompted some amusing suggestions from social media users.
Bessie is seen in her normal state, enjoying family time with owner Miranda Barbato and her daughter Nelle
One user said: 'Pretend you've created a new breed and start selling the puppies?'
Another added: 'Dip him in again and use as you would a roller.'
And elsewhere one wrote: 'This just made my day.'
Sacha later added that his neighbour informed him the paint was oil-based, meaning Bessie's new look would last a few more days yet.
The Bedlington-Whippet cross decided to roll on a canvas that had been left out to dry in the garden, resulting in the colourful new look
Posting the cheeky photo of Bessie, he wrote: 'What do you do when your dog rolls in some acrylic paint and it will not come out after two washes? Asking for a friend.'
The photo of Bessie, which racked up more than 9,600 likes, prompted some amusing suggestions from social media users
Revealing they got some funny looks while walking Bessie, he wrote: 'The family took her to the beach and apparently had lots of funny looks. You can imagine everyone thinking, 'poor dog, why would they do that?'.
'But we could not leave her at home, so we had to just style it out and roll with it.'
On Monday he confirmed that Bessie was fine, and said: 'Bessie is happy and well. I have spoken to the vet and all is okay, no concerns and it is fading.'
'She was bright blue for two days but faded each day. Day one was extreme as in the first shot which went viral.'
Travel agent Sacha Barbato, 49, from Brandiston, Norfolk, right, said they got some funny looks when walking Bessie, left
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