Live Animal Controversy
On May 5, 2011 in honor of Cinco de Mayo the Pink Taco in Century City, CA painted a donkey pink and wrote "Pink Taco" on both its sides. Critics claimed the donkey was shaved, painted pink and left outside in 90 °F heat. Spokesman for the animal rental company said the animal was treated fairly and two trainers were on site to care for it. The restaurant manager refused to comment.
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