Chanel slammed after a shocking video shows a dog kept in a "small cage" in a chic store

Chanel was charged with animal cruelty after releasing a video of dogs lying in small cages in one of his stores in London.

The luxury shopping brand has been criticized after Tabitha Willett, a former Made In Chelsea star, posted a video of the scene on her Instagram account.

The 27-year-old film was shot Friday night at 11 pm

She wrote: "Does anyone know what those sweet dogs were doing in cages in @ChanelOfficial Sloane Street last night?"

She then added, "Chanel, why are there two dogs in tiny cages in your store at 11 pm?"

Shortly after, Tabitha revealed that she had contacted the designer directly by writing: "I phoned Chanel to tell him that the dogs were there for security reasons." I do not understand because they are locked in crates and crates are much too small for their size.

"Plus, no water is visible and one of the dogs was friendly (sic) when my friend who filmed it walked up to the window, so not very scary?"

Sharing the designer 's response, she said: "I was badured that the animals were kept in crates only a few hours at a time (still too long under these fluorescent lamps) and that they were not safe. there was also a man.

"The RSPCA has been informed and we hope you will soon find a solution to this cruel and imperfect security problem."

The RSPCA told FEMAIL: "This photo raises questions and we would like to know the reasons for keeping these dogs in cages.

"Dog crates can be useful when transporting your animals, when training them or when they are being held in the short term when monitoring is not possible.

"They must be a place where the dog feels safe, safe and comfortable – at a minimum, the crates must be large enough for the dog to sit and stand at any height. , turn around, stretch and lie down, a natural position. "

A spokesman for Chanel said: "Due to two recent serious incidents in the Sloane Street store, Chanel decided to reinforce the security measures by using a handler.

"We understand the concern of those who care about animal welfare and we share it.

"We want to badure them that these two specially trained dogs are regularly released from their crates to stretch and train and that there is a steady supply of food and water throughout their stay in the area. shop. "