Many social media users and animal rights activists viewed the cropped ears and docked tail as "mutilation" or cosmetic procedures that cause unnecessary suffering to the puppy 1.2.3.

The breeder, William Regal, eventually addressed the backlash.

Simone has pledged to document the entire adjustment period. In a follow-up video titled “Week One with Luz” , she shows the inevitable chaos: Luz chewing Mo’s favorite toy, Mo retreating to his crate for alone time, and a beautiful moment where Luz falls asleep against Mo’s back, her tiny chest rising and falling in sync with his.

: This is the prime socialization window. Focus on introducing your puppy to gentle handling, vacuum cleaners, and new people.

In November 2019, Simone Biles famously sat in a dog kennel at in Magnolia, Texas. She posed with an adoptable puppy named Lilly to help raise funds for the organization and increase awareness about animal homelessness. At that time, the message she endorsed was clear: "If you are looking to add an animal companion to your family, please remember to always adopt, don’t shop".

: Walk your puppy across different surfaces including concrete, gravel, grass, wet sand, and shiny hardwood floors.

: Linguistically, it stuck because it’s awkward, tender, and perfectly imprecise. It captures the strange, liminal feeling of a household in transition—not quite old, not quite new, but something in between.

Simone's fans, known as the "BilesSquad," are equally thrilled about the new addition to her family. They flooded her comments with congratulations, puppy love, and adorable emojis.

The photo immediately drew sharp criticism from animal rights activists. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was among the first to speak out, publicly calling out Biles on social media. The organization took issue with the choice to support a breeder rather than adopt, stating that for every dog purchased from a breeder, a dog in a shelter loses its chance at a home.

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PETA, which has a long history of targeting celebrities for animal welfare issues, did not hold back. The organization took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the photo and slam the Olympic gold medalist.

on social media. While the addition of a new pet is typically a celebratory moment, the reveal was met with significant backlash from animal rights organizations and fans alike due to the puppy's physical appearance and the method of its acquisition. The Controversy: Ear Cropping and Tail Docking