Denver Broncos

It looks like one NFL fan gave his dog a Broncos tattoo

Published Aug. 2, 2016 1:45 p.m. ET

Andrew Lynch

There is apparently a hot new trend in grooming your dogs: Giving them tattoos.

On the surface, that's animal cruelty. Period. That kind of thing should not be tolerated in any way, shape or form. But when you dig a little deeper, you learn that this trend is physically harmless -- even if it might destroy your canine's psyche.

You see, these are temporary glitter tattoos, designed to let the world know just how much you love your dog (and shiny things). And they even come in NFL shapes and sizes! So imagine the excitement of this Denver Broncos fan, who decided that the best expression of his love for his favorite team was giving his dog an accessory:

@Broncos My pup Sanders got her #Broncos Tat and is ready for the season! pic.twitter.com/gkV2xeqPu2
— Terry Hessler (@TerDog0808) August 2, 2016

Your initial response is likely outrage -- either for the poor pup, or because you hate the Broncos. Fortunately, this does look to be temporary ink. The tattoo is clearly over the fur, for one thing. Also, that fan at a certain pet-store franchise which one assumes would report him for the cruelty if the tattoo were real. In fact, the dog's owner said as much:

@ShannonSharpe @madelinedifraia Nah, PetSmart doesn't do real tattoos. ?
— Terry Hessler (@TerDog0808) August 2, 2016

We're glad that's settled, then. But please, for the sake of your dog, resist the temptation to rush out and tattoo your favorite team on your pet's backside. He or she will thank you for preserving their dignity.