CHENGDU, CHINA — A pet cafe in China couldn't get their hands on actual pandas, so they did what the Chinese do best—imitate.<br /><br />Reuters reports that the owner, 21-year-old Lu Yunning, thought dog, cat, alpaca, raccoon, and duck cafes were all pretty basic, and wanted something novel for his own joint in Chengdu. <br /><br />He happened to have Chow Chow puppies and got the bright idea to dye them to look like China's fat n' furry national treasure.<br /><br />The gimmick was a hit, drawing in dozens of customers who wanted photos with the panda pups. <br /><br />Some fur parents also signed their own pets up for the panda treatment, which is available for $212.<br /><br />Not everyone's a fan, though. The cafe and its dyeing service have gotten much flak from animal activists, who really want to give Lu a taste of his own medicine. <br /><br />Honestly, Chow dogs are adorable enough as they are—why mess with a good thing?
