One Instagram star sparked outrage when photos of her cat went viral. Animal lovers blasted the fitness model, demanding she “seek help” after she claimed her goal was to make her pet feline look “as glamorous” as she is. Others believe the influencer should be prosecuted for “extreme abuse.”

Elena Ivanickaya, an Instagram model and fitness coach, got into deep trouble after uploading photos of her cat on her online platform. The Ukrainian model’s bald cat, known as a Sphnix, sparked outrage when she decided to tattoo a Winged Anubis—an Egyptian God—on the cat’s chest area.

Elena posted images of the bald cat, Yasha, who was unconscious while being tied down under anesthesia while the tattoo artist worked on him. Following the release of the photographs online, outraged viewers lambasted the woman, accusing her of abusing the cat, according to New York Post.

Elena posted images of the bald cat, Yasha, who was unconscious while being tied down under anesthesia while the tattoo artist worked on him. Following the release of the photographs online, outraged viewers lambasted the woman, accusing her of abusing the cat, according to New York Post.

According to The Sun, many other social media users expressed concern that the Instagrammer “needs help” after inflicting “extreme abuse” on her cat. Even the police were called in. “If we establish that the animal was tortured, we will open a criminal case,” said Natalia Chovpylo, a police official.

Elena Ivanickaya was taken aback by the criticism and responded by noting that the spoiled cat, who has its own Instagram account and eats fresh oysters, has a better life than the individuals complaining. She also defended her decisions, claiming that the cat was not in any way harmed. “This cat’s life is better than yours,” she wrote. “Maybe it is hell for you, but he feels just fine. He has not been castrated and he never will be, this would be real cruelty.”

“I checked with the vet before getting him a tattoo and they were fine with it and a vet was present while they were doing the tattoo, so everything was under control,” she added. “The cat is treated with love and care… he is very smart and enjoys his happy life. The tattoo was made on the upper layer of skin. Only 1-2 millimeters, he did not feel any pain.”