A local dog daycare has drawn outrage for refusing to accept transgender dogs, leaving pet owners heartbroken and the community divided. Veronica Blunt, mother to Coco—a transgender Golden Doodle with a penchant for sparkly collars and unicorn toys—was devastated when Paws and Paws Dog Daycare banned her beloved pet after a bold new purple dye job. As groundbreaking research from Princetton University reveals that dogs, too, can identify beyond traditional gender norms, one question remains: Why can’t Coco just be herself?