A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Cat and Human, Matching Scars

When she was a child, The Darthside knew she didn’t want to have children. At nineteen, she decided to get sterilized, and seven years later had the procedure done by a surgeon in Germany. The procedure had been done endoscopically, leaving her with no scars, which bothered her, so she had Muffe at Copenhagen Body Extremes in Denmark giver her three cuts, intended to look like a large scratch.

A while later, after reading the various animal modification posts, she realized that her cats and her have sort of matching scars, all stemming from sterilization…

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252 responses to “Cat and Human, Matching Scars”

  1. Anatomie Avatar

    I’m not sure of the age limits for sterilization here in Oz, but I remember being told by a gynaecologist that it’s in the mid 20′s. But only if you’ve had had prior children, can’t take the Pill or its alternatives, etc…seems that just not wanting children isn’t good enough.

    Back on topic…the cat-scratch mod idea is adorable.

  2. Anatomie Avatar

    I’m not sure of the age limits for sterilization here in Oz, but I remember being told by a gynaecologist that it’s in the mid 20′s. But only if you’ve had had prior children, can’t take the Pill or its alternatives, etc…seems that just not wanting children isn’t good enough.

    Back on topic…the cat-scratch mod idea is adorable.

  3. Anatomie Avatar

    I’m not sure of the age limits for sterilization here in Oz, but I remember being told by a gynaecologist that it’s in the mid 20′s. But only if you’ve had had prior children, can’t take the Pill or its alternatives, etc…seems that just not wanting children isn’t good enough.

    Back on topic…the cat-scratch mod idea is adorable.

  4. Anatomie Avatar

    I’m not sure of the age limits for sterilization here in Oz, but I remember being told by a gynaecologist that it’s in the mid 20′s. But only if you’ve had had prior children, can’t take the Pill or its alternatives, etc…seems that just not wanting children isn’t good enough.

    Back on topic…the cat-scratch mod idea is adorable.

  5. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Why were there so many incisions made on that cat? The poor darling. I had my dog spayed a few months ago and she only had one incision which has healed now and you can only notice the scar if you’re looking for it.

  6. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Why were there so many incisions made on that cat? The poor darling. I had my dog spayed a few months ago and she only had one incision which has healed now and you can only notice the scar if you’re looking for it.

  7. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Why were there so many incisions made on that cat? The poor darling. I had my dog spayed a few months ago and she only had one incision which has healed now and you can only notice the scar if you’re looking for it.

  8. stabbyLOVE Avatar

    Why were there so many incisions made on that cat? The poor darling. I had my dog spayed a few months ago and she only had one incision which has healed now and you can only notice the scar if you’re looking for it.

  9. Robyn Avatar

    my first thought was that the scars resembled stretch marks

  10. Robyn Avatar

    my first thought was that the scars resembled stretch marks

  11. Robyn Avatar

    my first thought was that the scars resembled stretch marks

  12. Robyn Avatar

    my first thought was that the scars resembled stretch marks

  13. wintermute Avatar
    wintermute

    so sara, permanatly changing your body so you can’t have children isn’t a modification, but getting a lip piercing for 3 months is?

  14. wintermute Avatar
    wintermute

    so sara, permanatly changing your body so you can’t have children isn’t a modification, but getting a lip piercing for 3 months is?

  15. wintermute Avatar
    wintermute

    so sara, permanatly changing your body so you can’t have children isn’t a modification, but getting a lip piercing for 3 months is?

  16. wintermute Avatar
    wintermute

    so sara, permanatly changing your body so you can’t have children isn’t a modification, but getting a lip piercing for 3 months is?

  17. Shadark Avatar
    Shadark

    I see her scars up umm close quite often.. Trust me, they don’t look like stretch marks at all, lol.
    It’s just the lighting in the picture that makes them look a bit more pale (and the pants cover up some of them, so they look smaller).

    As for all the incisions on the little ball of purring terror.. Look closer.. There is only one big one and the rest are just marks from the trimmer they used to shave her.
    That’s at least what it looks like to me, hehe.

    Now, who here can honestly say they wouldn’t be purring if they were in the cats place, huh?

  18. Shadark Avatar
    Shadark

    I see her scars up umm close quite often.. Trust me, they don’t look like stretch marks at all, lol.
    It’s just the lighting in the picture that makes them look a bit more pale (and the pants cover up some of them, so they look smaller).

    As for all the incisions on the little ball of purring terror.. Look closer.. There is only one big one and the rest are just marks from the trimmer they used to shave her.
    That’s at least what it looks like to me, hehe.

    Now, who here can honestly say they wouldn’t be purring if they were in the cats place, huh?

  19. Shadark Avatar
    Shadark

    I see her scars up umm close quite often.. Trust me, they don’t look like stretch marks at all, lol.
    It’s just the lighting in the picture that makes them look a bit more pale (and the pants cover up some of them, so they look smaller).

    As for all the incisions on the little ball of purring terror.. Look closer.. There is only one big one and the rest are just marks from the trimmer they used to shave her.
    That’s at least what it looks like to me, hehe.

    Now, who here can honestly say they wouldn’t be purring if they were in the cats place, huh?

  20. Shadark Avatar
    Shadark

    I see her scars up umm close quite often.. Trust me, they don’t look like stretch marks at all, lol.
    It’s just the lighting in the picture that makes them look a bit more pale (and the pants cover up some of them, so they look smaller).

    As for all the incisions on the little ball of purring terror.. Look closer.. There is only one big one and the rest are just marks from the trimmer they used to shave her.
    That’s at least what it looks like to me, hehe.

    Now, who here can honestly say they wouldn’t be purring if they were in the cats place, huh?

  21. xDeviant Avatar
    xDeviant

    I don’t see the stretch mark idea at all.. they’re far too long and wide to be stretch marks..

    I think they’re a neat idea.

  22. xDeviant Avatar
    xDeviant

    I don’t see the stretch mark idea at all.. they’re far too long and wide to be stretch marks..

    I think they’re a neat idea.

  23. xDeviant Avatar
    xDeviant

    I don’t see the stretch mark idea at all.. they’re far too long and wide to be stretch marks..

    I think they’re a neat idea.

  24. xDeviant Avatar
    xDeviant

    I don’t see the stretch mark idea at all.. they’re far too long and wide to be stretch marks..

    I think they’re a neat idea.

  25. toothpaste Avatar

    p.s. florida = free sterilization starting at age 21.. I have no kids and was approved

  26. toothpaste Avatar

    p.s. florida = free sterilization starting at age 21.. I have no kids and was approved

  27. toothpaste Avatar

    p.s. florida = free sterilization starting at age 21.. I have no kids and was approved

  28. toothpaste Avatar

    p.s. florida = free sterilization starting at age 21.. I have no kids and was approved

  29. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    In the US you can have as many children as you want regardless of whether you care for them or not. If you neglect them enough, social services will take them away. And each new one you produce and neglect. But never will they demand sterilization.

    It’s your fundemental right to have kids.

    But not your fundemental right to be sterilized without a hassle.

    And BTW, hugging kitties when you’re not wearing clothes is the BEST! I highly recommend it =)

  30. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    In the US you can have as many children as you want regardless of whether you care for them or not. If you neglect them enough, social services will take them away. And each new one you produce and neglect. But never will they demand sterilization.

    It’s your fundemental right to have kids.

    But not your fundemental right to be sterilized without a hassle.

    And BTW, hugging kitties when you’re not wearing clothes is the BEST! I highly recommend it =)

  31. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    In the US you can have as many children as you want regardless of whether you care for them or not. If you neglect them enough, social services will take them away. And each new one you produce and neglect. But never will they demand sterilization.

    It’s your fundemental right to have kids.

    But not your fundemental right to be sterilized without a hassle.

    And BTW, hugging kitties when you’re not wearing clothes is the BEST! I highly recommend it =)

  32. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    In the US you can have as many children as you want regardless of whether you care for them or not. If you neglect them enough, social services will take them away. And each new one you produce and neglect. But never will they demand sterilization.

    It’s your fundemental right to have kids.

    But not your fundemental right to be sterilized without a hassle.

    And BTW, hugging kitties when you’re not wearing clothes is the BEST! I highly recommend it =)

  33. Ari Avatar
    Ari

    toothpaste are you serious?

    I know that I don’t want to have kids and have for a long time.

    Do you have to be a resident to get it done? I’d be willing to pay even, I just need the approval.

  34. Ari Avatar
    Ari

    toothpaste are you serious?

    I know that I don’t want to have kids and have for a long time.

    Do you have to be a resident to get it done? I’d be willing to pay even, I just need the approval.

  35. Ari Avatar
    Ari

    toothpaste are you serious?

    I know that I don’t want to have kids and have for a long time.

    Do you have to be a resident to get it done? I’d be willing to pay even, I just need the approval.

  36. Ari Avatar
    Ari

    toothpaste are you serious?

    I know that I don’t want to have kids and have for a long time.

    Do you have to be a resident to get it done? I’d be willing to pay even, I just need the approval.

  37. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Haha, I would not recomend hugging my cat w/o clothes, she’s…feisty.

    I like the photo w/ the kitty, and the scars are lovely.

  38. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Haha, I would not recomend hugging my cat w/o clothes, she’s…feisty.

    I like the photo w/ the kitty, and the scars are lovely.

  39. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Haha, I would not recomend hugging my cat w/o clothes, she’s…feisty.

    I like the photo w/ the kitty, and the scars are lovely.

  40. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    Haha, I would not recomend hugging my cat w/o clothes, she’s…feisty.

    I like the photo w/ the kitty, and the scars are lovely.

  41. pawnbroker Avatar

    what a cute cat :3

  42. pawnbroker Avatar

    what a cute cat :3

  43. pawnbroker Avatar

    what a cute cat :3

  44. pawnbroker Avatar

    what a cute cat :3

  45. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    if I hadn’t posted my questions and comments about the astonishing nose amputation I would feel more obliged to have a giggle-

    but come on….
    I too would be unsure of how STERILE this is–
    ‘cept sterilizing kitties is wrong.
    no wait this kitty has been sterilized.
    HA

  46. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    if I hadn’t posted my questions and comments about the astonishing nose amputation I would feel more obliged to have a giggle-

    but come on….
    I too would be unsure of how STERILE this is–
    ‘cept sterilizing kitties is wrong.
    no wait this kitty has been sterilized.
    HA

  47. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    if I hadn’t posted my questions and comments about the astonishing nose amputation I would feel more obliged to have a giggle-

    but come on….
    I too would be unsure of how STERILE this is–
    ‘cept sterilizing kitties is wrong.
    no wait this kitty has been sterilized.
    HA

  48. hawkfeather Avatar
    hawkfeather

    if I hadn’t posted my questions and comments about the astonishing nose amputation I would feel more obliged to have a giggle-

    but come on….
    I too would be unsure of how STERILE this is–
    ‘cept sterilizing kitties is wrong.
    no wait this kitty has been sterilized.
    HA

  49. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    what’s with the huge scar on the cat?? poor thing…
    I’ve never seen such a badly done procedure here (in Israel)… Most of my friends have cats, and they have all been sterylized and you don’t see any scar at all!

  50. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    what’s with the huge scar on the cat?? poor thing…
    I’ve never seen such a badly done procedure here (in Israel)… Most of my friends have cats, and they have all been sterylized and you don’t see any scar at all!

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