In case you don’t recognize the name (And why would you?) Dascha Polanco is the actress who plays Dayanara Diaz on Orange is the New Black. The role was obviously her big break, but if the details of a story that recently leaked online turn out to be true, Polanco could soon be better known for her questionable treatment of pets than for her acting. Dascha stands accused of dumping her two healthy, well-behaved cats off at a shelter so that she could adopt two kittens. To make matters worse, witnesses say Dascha’s cats were dropped off in a beaten-up cardboard box with air holes poked in the side. The actress had reportedly not called in advance to see if the shelter was accepting new animals and when a clerk told her they were unable to accommodate her cats, Dascha lost it and screamed, “Don’t you know who I am?” The shelter eventually accepted the cats, and shortly thereafter, Dascha began posting photos of two very young kittens on her social media accounts. Polanco has reportedly been added to the national DNA (do not adopt) list that’s circulated among shelters to identify irresponsible pet owners. Celebrities mistreating pets is nothing new, but the callous, public nature of Polanco’s behavior makes it unique…as does the indignant response that she posted on Facebook: “I walk with my head high and I’m nauseated by the ppl that bully and choose to express such hurtful words. So much progress to be done. #IEatBullies” So it looks like in addition to the “Don’t you know who I am?” card, Dascha is a fan of playing the “BULLYING!” card whenever she’s the subject of criticism. Classy. Watch Orange is the New Black online at TV Fanatic so that you can continue seeing Polanco as a nice, normal convict rather than a rude, whiny pet-exchanger. Orange is the New Black Stars in Real Life! 1. Orange is the New Black: Crazy Eyes View Photo Uzo Aduba as Crazy Eyes on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premiered June 6th. 2. Uzo Aduba View Photo Uzo Aduba plays Crazy Eyes on Orange is the New Black. Fortunately, she looks significantly less crazy in real life. 3. Sophia Burset: Orange is the New Black View Photo Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 4. Laverne Cox View Photo Laverne Cox plays Sophia Burset on on Orange is the New Black. She does pretty well with her makeshift makeup in the slammer, but she still looks much better on the red carpet. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Alex Vause: Orange is the New Black View Photo Laura Prepon as Alex on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 6. Laura Prepon View Photo Laura Prepon plays Alex Vause on Orange is the New Black. She’s hot on the show too, but she looks much less intimidating in real life. 7. Nicky: Orange is the New Black View Photo Natasha Lyonne as Nicky on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 8. Natasha Lyonne View Photo Natasha Lyonne plays Nicky on orange is the New Black. We prefer non-inmate, non-junkie look. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Dayanara Diaz: Orange is the New Black View Photo Dascha Polanco as Dayanara on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 10. Dascha Polanco View Photo Dascha Polanco plays Dayanara on Orange is the New Black. We prefer her red carpet look to her prison style for so, so many reasons. 11. Red: Orange is the New Black View Photo Kate Mulgrew as Red on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 12. Kate Mulgrew View Photo Kate Mulgrew plays Red on Orange is the New Black. She looks far less Russian and scary in real life. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Pennsatucky: Orange is the New Black View Photo Taryn Manning as Pennsatucky on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 14. Taryn Manning View Photo Taryn Manning plays Pennsatucky on Orange is the New Black. She looks far less terrifying in real life. 15. Big Boo: Orange is the New Black View Photo Actress Lea DeLaria as Big Boo on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 16. Lea Delaria View Photo Lea Delaria plays Big Boo on Orange is the New Black. In real life she looks less like she’s stab you with a screwdriver and more like she’d tell you a knock-knock joke. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Taystee: Orange is the New Black View Photo Actress Danielle Brooks from Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 18. Danielle Brooks View Photo Danielle Brooks plays Taystee on Orange is the New Black. We’d say life outside of prison certainly agrees with her. 19. Piper Chapman: Orange is the New Black View Photo Taylor Schilling as Piper Kerman on Orange is the New Black. The second season of the acclaimed Netflix series premieres June 6th. 20. Taylor Schilling View Photo Taylor Schilling plays Piper Chapman on Orange is the New Black. She’s beautiful on the show, but she still looks much better in real life. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. The End. Did you like Orange is the New Black Stars in Real Life!? If so, please share: Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Email a Friend Pin on Pinterest Want more? Get more content like this delivered to your inbox for FREE:
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Dascha Polanco: Orange is the New Black Actress Criticized For Exchanging Her Cats for Kittens
