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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!”
People bitch alot.
People bitch alot.
Top two pics are adorable. I have a kitten that’s new to my home and am adoring having someone so young and playful around. As for the piercing on the cat… if it wasn’t so against an animal’s nature to have foreign objects on their bodies, I wouldn’t be quite so bothered by it, but that cat is likely going to try very hard to get rid of that piece of metal, and hurt itself in the process. Also, animals use their own saliva to clean themselves, and can’t do salt soaks or use anti-bacterial products to prevent/treat problems. Not really fair tot hat cat.
Top two pics are adorable. I have a kitten that’s new to my home and am adoring having someone so young and playful around. As for the piercing on the cat… if it wasn’t so against an animal’s nature to have foreign objects on their bodies, I wouldn’t be quite so bothered by it, but that cat is likely going to try very hard to get rid of that piece of metal, and hurt itself in the process. Also, animals use their own saliva to clean themselves, and can’t do salt soaks or use anti-bacterial products to prevent/treat problems. Not really fair tot hat cat.
You know what, everyone has their own opinion and it won’t change what p[eople do to their animals. I’m sure this guy did it because he thought it wouldn’t harm his cat. I personally wouldn’t pierce or tattoo my pets, simply cause it makes them look like cattle. But to each their own.
You know what, everyone has their own opinion and it won’t change what p[eople do to their animals. I’m sure this guy did it because he thought it wouldn’t harm his cat. I personally wouldn’t pierce or tattoo my pets, simply cause it makes them look like cattle. But to each their own.
Non-consensual modifications for safety purposes (microchips, spaying etc) aside, modifying your pet so he or she will look more aesthetically pleasing to you is just ridiculous. I’m sure the cat doesn’t think he looks any more “metal” than the other cats; that piercing probably put him in a lot of pain whose source he couldn’t understand, caused by the person who is supposed to be responsible for caring for him. I can’t think of too many worse ways for a pet caregiver to betray the animal who lives with them.
Also, the expression on that guy’s face combined with the fact that he willingly injured his pet really, really makes me want to slap him upside the head.
Non-consensual modifications for safety purposes (microchips, spaying etc) aside, modifying your pet so he or she will look more aesthetically pleasing to you is just ridiculous. I’m sure the cat doesn’t think he looks any more “metal” than the other cats; that piercing probably put him in a lot of pain whose source he couldn’t understand, caused by the person who is supposed to be responsible for caring for him. I can’t think of too many worse ways for a pet caregiver to betray the animal who lives with them.
Also, the expression on that guy’s face combined with the fact that he willingly injured his pet really, really makes me want to slap him upside the head.
#32. xochi: “Cutting off a cat’s balls” is to protect cats in the future. Less cats will be running around the streets and getting hit by cars. There is a logical purpose being served by neutering a cat. A cat cannot give consent to such things, but a piercing serves no logical purpose. It will not help a cat in any way. If a cat wants his ear pierced, let him do it himself. I think that this poor animal should be taken away from his “guardian” right away.
And I agree completely with freedomhangs.
#32. xochi: “Cutting off a cat’s balls” is to protect cats in the future. Less cats will be running around the streets and getting hit by cars. There is a logical purpose being served by neutering a cat. A cat cannot give consent to such things, but a piercing serves no logical purpose. It will not help a cat in any way. If a cat wants his ear pierced, let him do it himself. I think that this poor animal should be taken away from his “guardian” right away.
And I agree completely with freedomhangs.
I agree with the comments on recent updates.
I’ve been checking ModBlog daily for some time now, and thing that got me into it personally is being able to come here and see something new and interesting. Everyone knows how the majority of people feel about piercing animals, everyone has seen a funny/sweet tattoo, everyone has seen good quality pictures of people with their ears stretched. I miss being able to come here and see something new.
I agree with the comments on recent updates.
I’ve been checking ModBlog daily for some time now, and thing that got me into it personally is being able to come here and see something new and interesting. Everyone knows how the majority of people feel about piercing animals, everyone has seen a funny/sweet tattoo, everyone has seen good quality pictures of people with their ears stretched. I miss being able to come here and see something new.
Yes, it’s wrong.
No, it’s not the greatest sin on earth.
As DeadlyPoison said, “actually reading back i do wonder why these pictures keep getting posted. i highly doubt people will change their opinions on this subject.”
Animals that have been mutilated for human gratification on a minor scale like this is a horse that’s been beaten to death. Maybe if you want a new or bigger reaction, get a picture of a cat who’s owner decided it had body dismorphic disorder and decided to ‘help it’ by cutting off its limbs. I don’t know where you;d find people like that exactly, but if you keep insisting on posting little tattoos or piercings on animals, might as well find some right freaks that really inflict harm on animals. I mean, that’s the idea of posting the picture, right?
Yes, it’s wrong.
No, it’s not the greatest sin on earth.
As DeadlyPoison said, “actually reading back i do wonder why these pictures keep getting posted. i highly doubt people will change their opinions on this subject.”
Animals that have been mutilated for human gratification on a minor scale like this is a horse that’s been beaten to death. Maybe if you want a new or bigger reaction, get a picture of a cat who’s owner decided it had body dismorphic disorder and decided to ‘help it’ by cutting off its limbs. I don’t know where you;d find people like that exactly, but if you keep insisting on posting little tattoos or piercings on animals, might as well find some right freaks that really inflict harm on animals. I mean, that’s the idea of posting the picture, right?
Has cat 1 had his left eyeball tattooed black? Awesome.
Has cat 1 had his left eyeball tattooed black? Awesome.
holy crap. my two favorite things in the whole world!
boys with big lobes and kittens
eek!
holy crap. my two favorite things in the whole world!
boys with big lobes and kittens
eek!
Well we put them (cats) through the pain to de-claw them, when really it only serves the purpose of not tearing up things (which is in their nature), and makes it dangerous for them to go outside. So, de-clawing = for aesthetic (of our furniture) reasons.
And we also pierce young children’s ears, as young as a few months old, and they go through the same thing.
They have pain they don’t understand, and cannot consent. So, non-consent, is not a non-valid argument.
Any more brain busters?
Well we put them (cats) through the pain to de-claw them, when really it only serves the purpose of not tearing up things (which is in their nature), and makes it dangerous for them to go outside. So, de-clawing = for aesthetic (of our furniture) reasons.
And we also pierce young children’s ears, as young as a few months old, and they go through the same thing.
They have pain they don’t understand, and cannot consent. So, non-consent, is not a non-valid argument.
Any more brain busters?
Oops, that should be So, non-consent, is NOW a non-valid argument.
Non-consent is not a logical point.
Oops, that should be So, non-consent, is NOW a non-valid argument.
Non-consent is not a logical point.
I think /all/ the pictures are cute. But the first one especially!! Squinty kitty!!
As far as the cat-with-a-piercing, I will /assume/ the owner is responsible enough to
1: Not pierce and outdoor cat or indoor/outdoor cat.
2: Watch the cat and take out the piercing if she gets bothered by it, or if he notes that it gets in her way when she itches or something.
3: would not advise every cat owner to get their cat pierced.
As far as “OH THAT’S CRUEL!”, it’s among the less cruel things we do to animals. It’s really cruel to give a kitten to a young child. It’s really cruel to breed them for defects we find “cute” [such as stubby legs, flat faces, very long coats, domed heads], a reasonably responsible pet owner and responsible piercing enthusee can make sure this minor bit of discomfort for the cat involves minimal damage to the cat.
But yeah, this is sort of an “old” topic, and it can’t be solved or eliminated. I hope it doesn’t become a fad or anything, but I don’t think it’s vicious of the owner to do such a thing.
I think /all/ the pictures are cute. But the first one especially!! Squinty kitty!!
As far as the cat-with-a-piercing, I will /assume/ the owner is responsible enough to
1: Not pierce and outdoor cat or indoor/outdoor cat.
2: Watch the cat and take out the piercing if she gets bothered by it, or if he notes that it gets in her way when she itches or something.
3: would not advise every cat owner to get their cat pierced.
As far as “OH THAT’S CRUEL!”, it’s among the less cruel things we do to animals. It’s really cruel to give a kitten to a young child. It’s really cruel to breed them for defects we find “cute” [such as stubby legs, flat faces, very long coats, domed heads], a reasonably responsible pet owner and responsible piercing enthusee can make sure this minor bit of discomfort for the cat involves minimal damage to the cat.
But yeah, this is sort of an “old” topic, and it can’t be solved or eliminated. I hope it doesn’t become a fad or anything, but I don’t think it’s vicious of the owner to do such a thing.
why blackberry? you dont think people are stupid enuff to pierce their animals?
why blackberry? you dont think people are stupid enuff to pierce their animals?
..Also, I have to agree with everyone about the first picture.
Possibly the cutest cat I have ever seen.
..Also, I have to agree with everyone about the first picture.
Possibly the cutest cat I have ever seen.
I want to know how everybody seems to be okay with spaying and neutering animals or placing microchips under their skin “for their protection, safety, wellbeing, etc.”. I’m sure most parents wouldn’t consider microchipping their two-year-old. I mean, they could easily wander off or be kidnapped or get hurt, yes? It’s for their own wellbeing, just as it would be for a cat. And yet, you don’t flinch at the idea of doing THAT to an animal. Just as I’m sure most people freak out at the idea of another human being telling you you don’t have the right to reproduce because there are too many of you and not enough space. And yet, neutering your cat is considered responsible by a huge amount of people.
Anyways, that turned into a ramble. All I’m saying is, sure, the cat isn’t consenting to the piercing. It also didn’t consent to be kept as a pet, to any of the medications a vet would give it, a microchip, none of it. If you want to champion animal rights, take the double standards out of it and leave them entirely alone. Either you need to give animals more rights – not being medicated, etc., because they can’t consent to it – or humans less. Or, you need to admit we’re not equal and consent clearly isn’t everything.
I’m sorry if that made no sense, it’s very late.
I want to know how everybody seems to be okay with spaying and neutering animals or placing microchips under their skin “for their protection, safety, wellbeing, etc.”. I’m sure most parents wouldn’t consider microchipping their two-year-old. I mean, they could easily wander off or be kidnapped or get hurt, yes? It’s for their own wellbeing, just as it would be for a cat. And yet, you don’t flinch at the idea of doing THAT to an animal. Just as I’m sure most people freak out at the idea of another human being telling you you don’t have the right to reproduce because there are too many of you and not enough space. And yet, neutering your cat is considered responsible by a huge amount of people.
Anyways, that turned into a ramble. All I’m saying is, sure, the cat isn’t consenting to the piercing. It also didn’t consent to be kept as a pet, to any of the medications a vet would give it, a microchip, none of it. If you want to champion animal rights, take the double standards out of it and leave them entirely alone. Either you need to give animals more rights – not being medicated, etc., because they can’t consent to it – or humans less. Or, you need to admit we’re not equal and consent clearly isn’t everything.
I’m sorry if that made no sense, it’s very late.
None of those cats are wearing sterile gloves (or mittens for that matter)!! Deplorable!!
None of those cats are wearing sterile gloves (or mittens for that matter)!! Deplorable!!
hey if he can pierce his cat does that mean I can pierce my 7 week old son?…because I mean lets be serious that cat can’t say…hey what the fuck are you doing that hurts ..and my son cant talk yet so whats the difference?…wicked im going to go do that right now!!…
on a more truthful note…someone should wait until this guy is sleeping and maybe throw a needle through somewhere..and also depending on the legal stance of where he lives..someone should call the humane society and black list him so he can never own an animal ever again in his life. 🙂
hey if he can pierce his cat does that mean I can pierce my 7 week old son?…because I mean lets be serious that cat can’t say…hey what the fuck are you doing that hurts ..and my son cant talk yet so whats the difference?…wicked im going to go do that right now!!…
on a more truthful note…someone should wait until this guy is sleeping and maybe throw a needle through somewhere..and also depending on the legal stance of where he lives..someone should call the humane society and black list him so he can never own an animal ever again in his life. 🙂
All these pics are great; cute guys and cute kitties. However, the piercing on the tabby cat in the third pic is kinda disturbing. The kitty don’t look none too happy about it neither. He’ll probably try to scratch it out, and rip his ear. Also, he didn’t consent to it. My year old cat was dermal punched by the vet at 2g while under anesthesia for her spaying. This has never bothered her, and I soaked it in sea salt twice daily while healing. I know that if she ever gets out and gets picked up by animal control, they will know that she is fixed. My other two cats don’t have it, but all three cats and my dog are microchipped. I installed the chips myself, and it caused no more discomfort than them getting their annual vaccinations.
All these pics are great; cute guys and cute kitties. However, the piercing on the tabby cat in the third pic is kinda disturbing. The kitty don’t look none too happy about it neither. He’ll probably try to scratch it out, and rip his ear. Also, he didn’t consent to it. My year old cat was dermal punched by the vet at 2g while under anesthesia for her spaying. This has never bothered her, and I soaked it in sea salt twice daily while healing. I know that if she ever gets out and gets picked up by animal control, they will know that she is fixed. My other two cats don’t have it, but all three cats and my dog are microchipped. I installed the chips myself, and it caused no more discomfort than them getting their annual vaccinations.
upper left- best picture ever.
bottom- fuck that shit.
upper left- best picture ever.
bottom- fuck that shit.
The first two pictures are really adorable. ^-^
As for the last one, that guy shouldn’t be allowed to own a pet. What a jackass.
The first two pictures are really adorable. ^-^
As for the last one, that guy shouldn’t be allowed to own a pet. What a jackass.
How many people bitching about the cat being pierced have cats of their own? How many of those have cats who have been declawed while under their care?
I don’t agree with piercing an animal (it’s silly on so many levels), but the hypocrisy of people and where they choose to “care” is really quite astounding.
How many people bitching about the cat being pierced have cats of their own? How many of those have cats who have been declawed while under their care?
I don’t agree with piercing an animal (it’s silly on so many levels), but the hypocrisy of people and where they choose to “care” is really quite astounding.
must we really discuss? hasn’t that subject been done to death? isn’t just beating a dead horse?
How bout we just discuss the beating of dead horses?
must we really discuss? hasn’t that subject been done to death? isn’t just beating a dead horse?
How bout we just discuss the beating of dead horses?
I’m just going to ignore the third picture and say the first two pictures are made of cute! I squealed a little that’s for sure.
I say YES to more (non pierced) cats on modblog! (with cute boys and girls plz).
I’m just going to ignore the third picture and say the first two pictures are made of cute! I squealed a little that’s for sure.
I say YES to more (non pierced) cats on modblog! (with cute boys and girls plz).
so yeah. dudes with cats, definately cute. douchebags with cats, not cute.
so yeah. dudes with cats, definately cute. douchebags with cats, not cute.
Not cool. It is just like that rat with its ear pierced that was on here a long time ago. I even get tagging cows ears for ID but this is different and wrong.
Not cool. It is just like that rat with its ear pierced that was on here a long time ago. I even get tagging cows ears for ID but this is different and wrong.