A Great Pyrenees named Sullivan, aka “Sulley”, has stolen hearts after his full-body transformation into the Sulley from the 2001 family classic, Monsters, Inc.
In a video on TikTok with more than 4 million views, Atlanta-based pet stylist Jo Anne “JayeCee” Aird (@jayceethegroomingfairy), shared the moment the real Sulley came in for a very special groom.
His owners had made an unexpected request—to make him look like his namesake character, Sulley from Monster’s Inc. for a contest.
Aird, who has 27 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician and 12 years as a certified professional creative groomer, said she was thrilled to bring the imaginative request to life.
“Sulley is a sweet Great Pyrenees that’s one of my regulars. He is so sweet,” Aird told Newsweek. “The client wanted something fun and creative, and Sulley from Monsters Inc. felt like the perfect choice. I love when clients ask for bold or character-inspired looks—it keeps things exciting.”
The transformation, she explained, was carried out in three stages over multiple visits to ensure the dog’s comfort and safety.
Is It Safe To Dye Dogs’ Fur?
Aird emphasized that pet safety is her top priority when performing creative grooms. Normal hair dyes are not suitable for pets, but Aird used pet-safe products and followed all-important safety rules.
“The dye I used is OPAWZ, a professional-grade, pet-safe grooming color line specifically formulated for animals,” she said. “It’s non-toxic, gentle, and designed for dogs—not human hair products. I never use bleach or harsh chemicals, and all products are free of ammonia, peroxide and other irritants.”
Before any coloring, she conducts a skin patch test to ensure there are no sensitivities. During grooming, the dog is continuously monitored, with breaks, treats, and positive reinforcement used to keep the experience stress-free.
“If a dog shows any signs of stress, I stop immediately,” Aird said. “Their comfort comes before the style. Creative grooming, when done properly, is completely safe and can even be an enriching experience for pets.”
Viral Reaction
Despite it being safe, the video attracted some backlash in the comments. One TikToker wrote: "That poor dog… can we stop with the clothes, hats and custom grooming already. Let them shine as they are."
While another said: "Our pets aren't meant for this."
But even Sulley's mom replied in the comments, assuring her pet was safe, happy and healthy.
Posting from her account @sulleygp, she wrote: "...The video was posted by his groomer, who we absolutely adore. She’s incredibly talented—truly an artist—and we want her to get full credit for her amazing work. Sulley adores her, and any day he gets to see her is a blessing.
"The dye is completely safe and non-permanent. It washes out easily, has no smell, and doesn’t bother him at all. In fact, he enjoys the extra attention it brings! His groomer has done small dye jobs before—green tail for St. Patrick’s Day, purple and blue spots last Halloween—but this was her first time doing a full-body design."
Newsweek reached out to @sulleygp for comment.
Aird said she shared the video to highlight the art and professionalism behind creative grooming, and to show that vibrant transformations can be achieved safely.
And there was plenty of praise in the comments too, as one commenter said: “I can’t deal with how adorable this is."
Another said: “Nailed it!”
Sulley is not the only pet getting into the Halloween spirit. Earlier this week dogs across New York City showed off their costumes as part of the city’s 35th annual Halloween Dog Parade, while another man and dog duo were dubbed “winners” for their Halloween costume efforts.
After the dye job, Sulley’s family entered him into the local Halloween contest, which he won.
“I’m thrilled people are loving it—I didn’t expect it to go this viral,” Aird said. “It brings me so much joy that people can see my creativity. Plus, I can educate people about the process.”
