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After that litter of cute boys with cute cats, I’ll leave the next image with you and say simply this – Discuss.
Cool Cats!
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292 responses to “Cool Cats!”
Right, well on my farm, HJP, and those in my area, and every farm I’ve ever been to, those practices were left for dead with strike branding. Now we use methods that DON’T hurt the animal, leave it open to infection, or interfere unnecessarily with its natural behaviour. In fact, pretty sure this country (Australia) has laws against such treatment, but we’re getting off topic. Or perhaps that’s not such a bad thing….
Right, well on my farm, HJP, and those in my area, and every farm I’ve ever been to, those practices were left for dead with strike branding. Now we use methods that DON’T hurt the animal, leave it open to infection, or interfere unnecessarily with its natural behaviour. In fact, pretty sure this country (Australia) has laws against such treatment, but we’re getting off topic. Or perhaps that’s not such a bad thing….
Haha I’m going with the person I read last night about all you hypocrites who eat meat and shit. Use your brains before you start mouthing off about this kind of crap. Just because it’s a domestic “companion” animal I suppose it’s “OMG that’s so cruel” “you have no right” “the animal had no say”… And don’t tell me ALL the negative posts are from vegans.
Haha I’m going with the person I read last night about all you hypocrites who eat meat and shit. Use your brains before you start mouthing off about this kind of crap. Just because it’s a domestic “companion” animal I suppose it’s “OMG that’s so cruel” “you have no right” “the animal had no say”… And don’t tell me ALL the negative posts are from vegans.
You’re right, they’re not. Know why? Because these days most meat on the market (in this country, at least), has been humanely raised and killed, and humans are meant to eat meat. We are omnivores; we eat animals as part of our diet. I hardly think eating healthily and piercing an animal’s ear for fun are comparable.
I am personally a vegetarian for a range of reasons (none of them “SAVE THE ANIMALS”), and I’m pretty sure that has nothing to do with this. Again, LOGICAL arguments, people!
You’re right, they’re not. Know why? Because these days most meat on the market (in this country, at least), has been humanely raised and killed, and humans are meant to eat meat. We are omnivores; we eat animals as part of our diet. I hardly think eating healthily and piercing an animal’s ear for fun are comparable.
I am personally a vegetarian for a range of reasons (none of them “SAVE THE ANIMALS”), and I’m pretty sure that has nothing to do with this. Again, LOGICAL arguments, people!
The first cat is so cute, it looks like a right little sidekick. Second photo is also adorable, the guy is like, “HANDS OFF FLUFFY OR I’LL KARATE CHOP YOU”. Third photo, pff, enough has been said. Please stop posting this kind of thing ModBlog. It’s getting old. I think pretty much every sensible person here agrees it is a dumbass thing to do. Posting it just inspires ranting and negativity over an issue that really is old hat.
The first cat is so cute, it looks like a right little sidekick. Second photo is also adorable, the guy is like, “HANDS OFF FLUFFY OR I’LL KARATE CHOP YOU”. Third photo, pff, enough has been said. Please stop posting this kind of thing ModBlog. It’s getting old. I think pretty much every sensible person here agrees it is a dumbass thing to do. Posting it just inspires ranting and negativity over an issue that really is old hat.
And, the flood of people ranting and raving over how piercing animals is wrong…
We know it’s wrong to put an animal in a position where it could harm itself. But really, I place it on the same level as removing claws from cats. So seeing this neither pleases me nor outrages me. It’s just there, it’s something that will continue to be done, but it’s definitely not the most deplorable display of animal cruelty out there as some may make it out to be. People abuse, kill and eat animals every day. It’s just how the relationship with most animals is to people.
As for the “Did he give permission to…” bull, did he or any animal give his permission to be OWNED? To be kept in a house, confined and away from the outdoors? Or even to be dolled up or fessed over or to have his tail and ears pulled by little children?
I would also say that having the skinny tissue of his ear pierced hurts less than the routine round of vaccines he should be getting from the veterinarian, so my only gripe with this is that the cat could very well tear it out.
I like the boy in the second photo best. :3 But the cat in the first picture, I have been referring to as ‘Ze Squint’.
And, the flood of people ranting and raving over how piercing animals is wrong…
We know it’s wrong to put an animal in a position where it could harm itself. But really, I place it on the same level as removing claws from cats. So seeing this neither pleases me nor outrages me. It’s just there, it’s something that will continue to be done, but it’s definitely not the most deplorable display of animal cruelty out there as some may make it out to be. People abuse, kill and eat animals every day. It’s just how the relationship with most animals is to people.
As for the “Did he give permission to…” bull, did he or any animal give his permission to be OWNED? To be kept in a house, confined and away from the outdoors? Or even to be dolled up or fessed over or to have his tail and ears pulled by little children?
I would also say that having the skinny tissue of his ear pierced hurts less than the routine round of vaccines he should be getting from the veterinarian, so my only gripe with this is that the cat could very well tear it out.
I like the boy in the second photo best. :3 But the cat in the first picture, I have been referring to as ‘Ze Squint’.
“Humanely killed” is an oxymoron, Nat.
There are also plenty of healthy meat alternatives these days.
“Humanely killed” is an oxymoron, Nat.
There are also plenty of healthy meat alternatives these days.
here we go again
here we go again
Ok, for all of the people who seem to have told me to sit down, relax, or have talked shit even though I was not addressing this post to “you” I’d imagine that most people take my words here a little harsh. And, well, they should, all though this entry (the one above,rather) was geared towards the the guy w/his cat’s ear pierced in the above mentioned picture, and I’ll thank the person for submitting it so that we can argue about what’s right, wrong, and who really sees an issue w/the folks that should actually even be considered for “caring for and about animals…” Yeah, I come off this way sometimes and yeah I understand my writing is a bit more harsh than my voice. BUT! It still stands true that, he should not have pierced his cat’s ear BECAUSE it’s just not cool to do it… It’s a body modified community for people to share their mods, not to force what they think might be “cool to do” on their animals… No hard feelings I hope, but I just think it’s wrong to force animals in to situations because humans think it might be the “right thing to do.” As for people who over feed their “pets,” they should have their heads examined just like the folks that stuff their kids w/McDonalds happy meals… It’s never the animal that needs its head examined, it’s the human.
Ok, for all of the people who seem to have told me to sit down, relax, or have talked shit even though I was not addressing this post to “you” I’d imagine that most people take my words here a little harsh. And, well, they should, all though this entry (the one above,rather) was geared towards the the guy w/his cat’s ear pierced in the above mentioned picture, and I’ll thank the person for submitting it so that we can argue about what’s right, wrong, and who really sees an issue w/the folks that should actually even be considered for “caring for and about animals…” Yeah, I come off this way sometimes and yeah I understand my writing is a bit more harsh than my voice. BUT! It still stands true that, he should not have pierced his cat’s ear BECAUSE it’s just not cool to do it… It’s a body modified community for people to share their mods, not to force what they think might be “cool to do” on their animals… No hard feelings I hope, but I just think it’s wrong to force animals in to situations because humans think it might be the “right thing to do.” As for people who over feed their “pets,” they should have their heads examined just like the folks that stuff their kids w/McDonalds happy meals… It’s never the animal that needs its head examined, it’s the human.
so what if the cat already had a hole in its ears from fighting with another animal, and the owner decided it would be kinda cool to put an earring through it just for shits and giggles?
so what if the cat already had a hole in its ears from fighting with another animal, and the owner decided it would be kinda cool to put an earring through it just for shits and giggles?
I’m still trying to figure out why anyone would get their panties in a bunch about spaying or neutering an animal that has the ability to produce thousands of offspring in its lifetime. The feral cat population is going out of control in the United States, and the only way to control it is to capture, fix, and release. Unfortunately, not many people are stepping up to that plate. And those that are, are exhausted for the efforts.
Not to mention, keeping unfixed animals can lead to aggression and territorialism (is that even a word?), and everyone’s favorite cat activity, spraying! Ever tried to get a cat to stop spraying the same place over and over? Not to mention get the smell out? The majority of people would rather kick a cat out of the house for spraying than they would to try and fix the problem. The most common problem is that the animal is not fixed. Very rarely will a fixed cat spray; it’s happened to me, but I have a very dominant queen in my house, fixed or not. Finally we got her broke of the habit. She was just a little paranoid about the male in the neighborhood. In any case, dumping a cat outside isn’t the answer either.
If you’re not going to take care of the babies, for God’s sake have your animals fixed! It’s absolutely not a crime in any way against the animal. You can argue that a life-saving procedure for the animal is against its consent too, but most of us who care about our animals would stop at nothing to help them if we can.
If you want an animal, you have to be responsible for them, otherwise, please don’t bother.
Those are the cutest kittens, BTW. As for the 3rd pic, I have no clue what the back story is so I’ll reserve judgment if a back story is ever forthcoming. I have a tat of Bastet (Egyptian Goddess of cats) in cat-form with a gold hoop through her ear, and while I enjoy the romanticized novelty of a pierced cat, I would never do it personally. But, the Egyptians did adorn their prized temple animals with lavish jewelry. It doesn’t make it right, but I’d imagine that if they had success with piercing their cats, there’s no reason a pierced cat nowadays would have trouble, especially if he is indoors and not prone to quarreling with other animals.
I’m still trying to figure out why anyone would get their panties in a bunch about spaying or neutering an animal that has the ability to produce thousands of offspring in its lifetime. The feral cat population is going out of control in the United States, and the only way to control it is to capture, fix, and release. Unfortunately, not many people are stepping up to that plate. And those that are, are exhausted for the efforts.
Not to mention, keeping unfixed animals can lead to aggression and territorialism (is that even a word?), and everyone’s favorite cat activity, spraying! Ever tried to get a cat to stop spraying the same place over and over? Not to mention get the smell out? The majority of people would rather kick a cat out of the house for spraying than they would to try and fix the problem. The most common problem is that the animal is not fixed. Very rarely will a fixed cat spray; it’s happened to me, but I have a very dominant queen in my house, fixed or not. Finally we got her broke of the habit. She was just a little paranoid about the male in the neighborhood. In any case, dumping a cat outside isn’t the answer either.
If you’re not going to take care of the babies, for God’s sake have your animals fixed! It’s absolutely not a crime in any way against the animal. You can argue that a life-saving procedure for the animal is against its consent too, but most of us who care about our animals would stop at nothing to help them if we can.
If you want an animal, you have to be responsible for them, otherwise, please don’t bother.
Those are the cutest kittens, BTW. As for the 3rd pic, I have no clue what the back story is so I’ll reserve judgment if a back story is ever forthcoming. I have a tat of Bastet (Egyptian Goddess of cats) in cat-form with a gold hoop through her ear, and while I enjoy the romanticized novelty of a pierced cat, I would never do it personally. But, the Egyptians did adorn their prized temple animals with lavish jewelry. It doesn’t make it right, but I’d imagine that if they had success with piercing their cats, there’s no reason a pierced cat nowadays would have trouble, especially if he is indoors and not prone to quarreling with other animals.
I don’t see any problem w/it if it’s magnetic, if it had a hole there and he just wanted to take a picture for laughs, or any other comical or sincere gesture. I was simply referring (rather angrily worded now that I re-read it all) to the fact that it’s fucked up IF he really did go and pierce the cat’s or ANY animal’s body part. we as people do it our body’s to embellish them because we can. But I seriously doubt that other species even give two shits about tattooing, cutting, or piercing something be it for cultural, fashion, or just to get the attention of fellow kittens. I wasn’t trying to come off as an asshole. Maybe it is a magnetic piece of Jewelry from Hot Topic, who knows? I don’t know the guy. I’m just stating that it’s inhumane just as it is inhumane and fucked up to put a ring in a bulls nose, to run w/them in Barcelona, or to fight/kill them in a ring. Just as it is inhumane to test household chemicals on them. They don’t deserve to be treated the way most of us treat them. We humans are supposed to be the “smartest” species on the planet right? Being able to differentiate between right and wrong and teach that to younger generations is something that thousands of people before me have tried to do… If so… Why can’t we start acting like it then?
I don’t see any problem w/it if it’s magnetic, if it had a hole there and he just wanted to take a picture for laughs, or any other comical or sincere gesture. I was simply referring (rather angrily worded now that I re-read it all) to the fact that it’s fucked up IF he really did go and pierce the cat’s or ANY animal’s body part. we as people do it our body’s to embellish them because we can. But I seriously doubt that other species even give two shits about tattooing, cutting, or piercing something be it for cultural, fashion, or just to get the attention of fellow kittens. I wasn’t trying to come off as an asshole. Maybe it is a magnetic piece of Jewelry from Hot Topic, who knows? I don’t know the guy. I’m just stating that it’s inhumane just as it is inhumane and fucked up to put a ring in a bulls nose, to run w/them in Barcelona, or to fight/kill them in a ring. Just as it is inhumane to test household chemicals on them. They don’t deserve to be treated the way most of us treat them. We humans are supposed to be the “smartest” species on the planet right? Being able to differentiate between right and wrong and teach that to younger generations is something that thousands of people before me have tried to do… If so… Why can’t we start acting like it then?
If that piercing is real, I hope someone cuts that guys ear off.
If that piercing is real, I hope someone cuts that guys ear off.
I’d fuck the cat, then eat it. Then i’d fuck you all motherfuckers and morons. That’s what i’d do. But its not my cat. Not my decision. NOt my place to be all horrified about a piece of metal. What is the difference between an rfidchip or a piercing? None i say.
Fuck cats and fuck people as well.
fuck
I’d fuck the cat, then eat it. Then i’d fuck you all motherfuckers and morons. That’s what i’d do. But its not my cat. Not my decision. NOt my place to be all horrified about a piece of metal. What is the difference between an rfidchip or a piercing? None i say.
Fuck cats and fuck people as well.
fuck
*Super late response*
Thanks for exmplaining, some “expression” i don’t get (I’m not english) so I thought I missed something.
*Super late response*
Thanks for exmplaining, some “expression” i don’t get (I’m not english) so I thought I missed something.
*Explaining*-Damnit, typo.
*Explaining*-Damnit, typo.
animal fucking cruelty
why the hell would you pierce a cat there not like humans they dont know how to take care of that shit
like seriously what the fuck was going through your head like wow!
fucking idiot
animal fucking cruelty
why the hell would you pierce a cat there not like humans they dont know how to take care of that shit
like seriously what the fuck was going through your head like wow!
fucking idiot
Is that cat’s ear *stretched*????
*horrified*
Is that cat’s ear *stretched*????
*horrified*
Ale z ciebie frajer.Zrobiles tylko krzywde zwierzeciu.
Ale z ciebie frajer.Zrobiles tylko krzywde zwierzeciu.
My cat has a pierced ear also, but I dont have a picture and I dont put studs or items in it. Piercing or cutting is something that is frequently done to identify cats that are released into feral colonies, that way if they are found or picked up, they can be identified as belonging to a colony without being reprocessed. Mikey is a rescue cat who was taken from a feral colony, I dont think many people would pierce their cats for the sake of it.
My cat has a pierced ear also, but I dont have a picture and I dont put studs or items in it. Piercing or cutting is something that is frequently done to identify cats that are released into feral colonies, that way if they are found or picked up, they can be identified as belonging to a colony without being reprocessed. Mikey is a rescue cat who was taken from a feral colony, I dont think many people would pierce their cats for the sake of it.
I hope that’s magnetic. I’d like to punch the shit out of him if it’s real. Poor cat.
I hope that’s magnetic. I’d like to punch the shit out of him if it’s real. Poor cat.
I hope that cat scratched him up good…
I hope that cat scratched him up good…