Meet the Mets’ newest scandal.

The famed pipe-smoking “Mets Dogs” who pose for pics with fans outside Citi Field are drawing renewed protests from activists who are slamming the gig as “absolutely cruel.”

Decked out in a Mets jersey, cowboy hat and sunglasses, Lia the canine is one of four pitbulls who have worked every home game for 17 years in rain or shine — and who prompted angry animal lovers such as Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s, Mike Amory to show up at Wednesday’s game with a sign calling out the dog’s owner.

“I love going to the games and this is a black mark on those games. I think a lot of fans feel the same way and if enough of us come together and say, we are sick of seeing this, we can pressure this guy out,” said the 34 year old, who has been protesting outside the stadium eve

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