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Mascot Criticizes TV Host's Anti-Dog Remarks
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Mascot Criticizes TV Host's Anti-Dog Remarks

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • TV personality Pedro Sola sparked outrage by expressing extreme dislike for dogs in public spaces, including violent threats.
  • Activists and celebrities defended animals, denouncing Sola's comments as inciting animal cruelty.
  • Rocco, the mascot for the Diablos Rojos baseball team, joined the criticism with a social media post.

TV personality Pedro Sola ignited a firestorm on social media after expressing strong disapproval of dogs in commercial establishments during a broadcast of the program "Ventaneando." His comments, which included violent suggestions towards dogs and their owners, drew widespread condemnation.

Sola stated, "I can't stand dogs in the store, dogs in the supermarket, dogs [excreting] in the restaurant, what is that, have they gone crazy or what?... I feel like throwing poisoned meat... and shooting the owners."

I can't stand dogs in the store, dogs in the supermarket, dogs [excreting] in the restaurant, what is that, have they gone crazy or what?... I feel like throwing poisoned meat... and shooting the owners.

— Pedro SolaPedro Sola's controversial remarks about dogs in public spaces.

His remarks prompted an immediate backlash from animal shelters, activists, and entertainment figures who accused him of inciting animal cruelty. Despite issuing a public apology on July 8, where he expressed regret for his lack of empathy and claimed he wouldn't harm even a fly, the online criticism has persisted.

Adding to the public outcry, Rocco, the popular mascot for the Diablos Rojos baseball team, voiced his opposition to Sola's statements. Rocco appeared in an Instagram post wearing a shirt featuring Sola's face with the caption "¡Con los perritos no!" (Not with the puppies!). The post quickly gained traction within the sports community, garnering significant support.

Not with the puppies!

— Rocco (Diablos Rojos mascot)The caption on Rocco's Instagram post criticizing Pedro Sola.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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