Every tattoo has a story. Some are good; others may be left with a nagging feeling of regret.
The cringe-inducing tattoos are at the heart of a competition that superstore company PetSmart launched this month.
Called the “Redo tattoo” competition, PetSmart is offering five winners the chance to replace any tattoos they regret with a portrait of a pet.
The company's website already has one gallery of regrettable tattoos that includes poorly drawn stars, an outline of the state of Oklahoma, Bad Bunny's heart logo, and lots of kanji, the Japanese characters that many Americans have inked into their skin.
The company says it has entered into a partnership Alium tattoo studio in Culver City to provide advice and sessions with tattoo artists who will turn those regrettable images into fresh ink of beloved furry friends.
Don't live in Los Angeles? No problem. The company says it will also offer the winners travel and a two-night hotel stay in LA
The contest, open to U.S. residents 18 years and older, is part of PetSmart's publicity campaign for a new rewards program. Entries must be received by April 30 and will be judged on creativity, originality and the effect the replacement tattoo will have on the person.
