WHAT? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! HOW CAN SOMEONE DO THAT TO THAT POOR, DEFENSELESS LITTLE KITTEN. I'M SO ANGRY, I'M GOING TO CALL PETA AND THE ASPC- oh.

I have no problem with a spray-painted kitten, but that's just me...

so cute!

Look at those adorably black, soulless eyes!

Also, I'd like to point out that Pikachu is quite the opposite of a kitten; it's an electric mouse Pokemon. Cute nonetheless.

If women can dye thier hair any color and apply all sorts of crazy makeup, why can't I have a dyed cat?

You just have to do it.

This is photoshopped. It's pretty obvious. Look closer before you start trollin' .

We used to dye lab rats all the time with non-toxic organic dyes. What's the big deal?

@ Shopper - was it the "Relax, it’s an altered image, not a painted kitten." that told you it was photoshopped?

Wow...I think that Frau is the other intelligent commented....read the description before you get all animal rights activist people.

Wow...I think that Frau is the other intelligent commented....read the description before you get all animal rights activist, people.

amazing how people do not pay attention. even if it didnt say that its photo shopped, just look at the outline of the kitten and its reflection- they dont meet up

I'm not sure why this image is supposedly Photoshopped. Groomers have been "decorating" dogs and cats for years, and with designs much more intricate than Pikachu. An image search for "cat fur dye", or something similar, will return results for many very colourful and extremely patient cats. As long as the dye is safe for the animal and the process isn't stressful I don't have a problem with it... I'd rather see an animal loved and tie-dyed than homeless and in an overcrowded shelter.

The original post at the "link" said the image was altered. Whether by Photoshop or some other program, I don't know.

He looks distressed. I hate to see people using animals to amuse themselves this way, as if they are accessories to be manipulated. I sure hope that dye is water-soluble and entirely nontoxic.

Come on, people, read the whole thing first before commenting.

Although, I wouldn't be surprised if the cat was actually dyed that colour, but they altered the eyes to be completely black in the picture. Or maybe they're forcing it to wear contact lenses. ;)

Pets....pets couldn't do anything if they wanted just a bunch of stuck up self righteous clowns.

Oroa er inte! Bilden är redigerad i ett dataprogram!
Så det är en vanlig bild på en kattunge som har redigerats i datorn!

I want to eat it.

OHMYGAWD FAKE! I KNOW IT'S NOT REAL CAUS PIKACHU IS NOT A CAT.

Everyone says this is shopped, but I know its real, I'm an expert. If you zoom in you can the pixels haven't been manipulated. This is genetic engineering the first step to a real life pokemon. Next step is to give it the ability to shoot lightning and we'll all become slaves to it during its 18 year life span.

um.... even if that was real, its not a crime to dye hair on animals. i work in a grooming salon and dogs get their hair dyed all the time

This is obviously NOT altered. Why would the people want to "desperately" take a photo of a regular kitten? Obviously it was painted!! I'm reporting this!!!!

Firstly, I do hope you're not seriously suggesting this is genetic manipulation... if so, as a bioscientist I can assure you that you're an idiot.
Secondly, even if this is died ... there's nothing wrong with dying a cat... it would just mean that the cat's are being pampered for a while, which cats love.
Thirdly, I wish more people would read the caption to this photo ... it would save this entire discussion.

Blatantly photoshopped. Cute :) x

Most of you are morans.
Let me quote, from right underneath the picture,

Relax, it’s an altered image, not a painted kitten. But isn’t it cute?

Now cool your tits.

@JP take a JOKE. please.