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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!”
In response to #61, Jenni, I have to say that I don’t find your arguments convincing. A) I have never and would never declaw an animal, as I think it’s cruel. B) I also disagree with modifying young children who can’t consent. Don’t assume that people take these things for granted as acceptable; I certainly don’t.
In response to #61, Jenni, I have to say that I don’t find your arguments convincing. A) I have never and would never declaw an animal, as I think it’s cruel. B) I also disagree with modifying young children who can’t consent. Don’t assume that people take these things for granted as acceptable; I certainly don’t.
Animals are not here as equals to humans, and although I like them a lot, I would be much more concerned about the owners that are starving, neglecting, and abusing their pets much more than a simple earring in the ear. Hell, bulls get a huge rod stuck thru their nose and a ring there and they don’t consent. Consenting is for humans not animals. I did vet tech work and saw a lot, this would be the least of my concerns if an owner brought him in. We promote spay/neuter – do we have the animal sign consent forms – no. We don’t ask them if they are sure the don’t want to breed. Do we artificially insemenite animals that we pick the paretns for so the offspring benefit our desires – yes. We crop and dock dogs to create a look we desire. We declaw cats to protect our furniture. We tattoo animals at the shelter to track them if they come back into the shelter at some point. All of this benefits humans and convienence and our desires and wants – yes including the spay/enueter that we justify as something better for them – it’s a convienence to us so we don’t have to watch our dogs as closely so they dont’ breed and don’t have cycles at inconvient times – and we do that by pushing the health benefits of it. It not like it’s guaranteed the cat will rip it out, he looks pretty calm and settled in the pic, and anyone who knows what is done and then what is required in care when cropped ears are healing would laugh at the thought someone thinks this was so horrible and inhumane. I’m not saying I would do it to my pets or I would encourage it, but the cat looks ine and healthy and happy otherwise so I’d prefer dealing with the imbedded collar and getting that guy in jail for neglect.
Animals are not here as equals to humans, and although I like them a lot, I would be much more concerned about the owners that are starving, neglecting, and abusing their pets much more than a simple earring in the ear. Hell, bulls get a huge rod stuck thru their nose and a ring there and they don’t consent. Consenting is for humans not animals. I did vet tech work and saw a lot, this would be the least of my concerns if an owner brought him in. We promote spay/neuter – do we have the animal sign consent forms – no. We don’t ask them if they are sure the don’t want to breed. Do we artificially insemenite animals that we pick the paretns for so the offspring benefit our desires – yes. We crop and dock dogs to create a look we desire. We declaw cats to protect our furniture. We tattoo animals at the shelter to track them if they come back into the shelter at some point. All of this benefits humans and convienence and our desires and wants – yes including the spay/enueter that we justify as something better for them – it’s a convienence to us so we don’t have to watch our dogs as closely so they dont’ breed and don’t have cycles at inconvient times – and we do that by pushing the health benefits of it. It not like it’s guaranteed the cat will rip it out, he looks pretty calm and settled in the pic, and anyone who knows what is done and then what is required in care when cropped ears are healing would laugh at the thought someone thinks this was so horrible and inhumane. I’m not saying I would do it to my pets or I would encourage it, but the cat looks ine and healthy and happy otherwise so I’d prefer dealing with the imbedded collar and getting that guy in jail for neglect.
That first guy is kind of adorable.
That first guy is kind of adorable.
Dude, the people defending the piercing of the cat are lame. Who ever would do that to an animal just to make it look “metal” is probably some daft inbred redneck trying to score scene points.
Aside from the fact that the animal can’t consent to being pierced, it is in a location where it can easily get snagged and ripped out, causing the animal more pain. Any one who is familiar with the nature of felines will know that this scenario isn’t a matter of if it’ll happen, but when.
This isn’t a pro/con piercing debate.
By posting this picture, even if it is under the guise of starting a “discussion”, one is lead to believe that Mod Blog and BME support the unnecessary modding of pets. If it was a clipped ear than fine, that is a safe procedure performed by veterinarians to save animals, specifically feral cats, from further trauma by identifying them as spayed/neutered so they don’t have to go through being hauled into a clinic for a vet to realize that the animal has already been altered. But I guess that isn’t cool enough, so this bullshit has to get posted.
Dude, the people defending the piercing of the cat are lame. Who ever would do that to an animal just to make it look “metal” is probably some daft inbred redneck trying to score scene points.
Aside from the fact that the animal can’t consent to being pierced, it is in a location where it can easily get snagged and ripped out, causing the animal more pain. Any one who is familiar with the nature of felines will know that this scenario isn’t a matter of if it’ll happen, but when.
This isn’t a pro/con piercing debate.
By posting this picture, even if it is under the guise of starting a “discussion”, one is lead to believe that Mod Blog and BME support the unnecessary modding of pets. If it was a clipped ear than fine, that is a safe procedure performed by veterinarians to save animals, specifically feral cats, from further trauma by identifying them as spayed/neutered so they don’t have to go through being hauled into a clinic for a vet to realize that the animal has already been altered. But I guess that isn’t cool enough, so this bullshit has to get posted.
I’m really not going to get into this, because it’s been done to death, but a couple of things to counter arguments already made:
For those saying the hole may already have been there: great, so he didn’t make the hole, the cat’s still got an alien object in its ear it’s going to try and get rid of, or is going to rip out during the normal course of its day, doesn’t make it a whole lot better, really.
For those arguing this is no worse than declawing – you’re right, it’s not, and declawing is just as wrong. There are certain modifications we give our pets that DO protect them. A microchip states that a cat is owned and where to fine the owner. Jenn, you’re right, we wouldn’t microchip a two-year-old. But two-year-olds aren’t generally aloud out on their own, and two-year-olds aren’t generally killed if found while out on their own and not claimed. Spaying a cat prevents unwanted kittens that are not likely to find a home. You’re right, cat’s AREN’T asked if they don’t want to breed, but the thing about cats is, they don’t breed when they want kids, they breed when they can, because it’s in their nature, and domestic cats can’t take care of their litter, humans have to, and not all cat owners can raise and find homes for litter after litter of kittens, so our cats are desexed. And as for arguing that a cat doesn’t consent to medicine? Neither does a child, but that would be because they cannot understand “you will die without this, would you like me to give it to you?”, so should we let our pets die because they can’t sign on the dotted line? Seems THAT’S pretty cruel to me.
I don’t believe most people here are claiming this is the greatest sin on earth, or the worst thing to happen to animals in the history of the world (by the way HJP, we don’t shove rods through bulls’ noses any more), we’re simply saying that this is unkind and inappropriate. Personally, I believe that declawing, cropping, docking (in MOST situations – there are some situations where docking prevents serious injury to the tail of the dog, and then of course there’s sheep, where docking prevents infection and uncleanliness) and piercing a child’s ears are right up there, too, and I think most who have posted against animal piercing agree.
All that being said, let the discussion on the beating of dead horses begin!
I’m really not going to get into this, because it’s been done to death, but a couple of things to counter arguments already made:
For those saying the hole may already have been there: great, so he didn’t make the hole, the cat’s still got an alien object in its ear it’s going to try and get rid of, or is going to rip out during the normal course of its day, doesn’t make it a whole lot better, really.
For those arguing this is no worse than declawing – you’re right, it’s not, and declawing is just as wrong. There are certain modifications we give our pets that DO protect them. A microchip states that a cat is owned and where to fine the owner. Jenn, you’re right, we wouldn’t microchip a two-year-old. But two-year-olds aren’t generally aloud out on their own, and two-year-olds aren’t generally killed if found while out on their own and not claimed. Spaying a cat prevents unwanted kittens that are not likely to find a home. You’re right, cat’s AREN’T asked if they don’t want to breed, but the thing about cats is, they don’t breed when they want kids, they breed when they can, because it’s in their nature, and domestic cats can’t take care of their litter, humans have to, and not all cat owners can raise and find homes for litter after litter of kittens, so our cats are desexed. And as for arguing that a cat doesn’t consent to medicine? Neither does a child, but that would be because they cannot understand “you will die without this, would you like me to give it to you?”, so should we let our pets die because they can’t sign on the dotted line? Seems THAT’S pretty cruel to me.
I don’t believe most people here are claiming this is the greatest sin on earth, or the worst thing to happen to animals in the history of the world (by the way HJP, we don’t shove rods through bulls’ noses any more), we’re simply saying that this is unkind and inappropriate. Personally, I believe that declawing, cropping, docking (in MOST situations – there are some situations where docking prevents serious injury to the tail of the dog, and then of course there’s sheep, where docking prevents infection and uncleanliness) and piercing a child’s ears are right up there, too, and I think most who have posted against animal piercing agree.
All that being said, let the discussion on the beating of dead horses begin!
Is Modblog really lacking that many readers now that purposely controversial posts need to be made in order to get comments and links and people all riled up?
Is Modblog really lacking that many readers now that purposely controversial posts need to be made in order to get comments and links and people all riled up?
Oh for Christ’s fucking sake, is this a PETA protest now?
As previously stated, humans do significantly more inhumane things to their pets on a daily basis. Declawing, spay/neutering, euthanasia? All for human benefit.
I don’t see the cat cowering in fear under a chair, so I’m going to assume that fluffy there is doing just fine.
Sorry to burst your bubble kids, but pets don’t have human rights. That’s why we feed them dry pellets of mechanically separated meat by-products, keep them in cages, and squirt them with spray bottles when they eat your plants.
I’m sure if the cat were really that upset, he would’ve paid his owner back by pissing on his pillow. If you ask me he looks quite content though.
Oh for Christ’s fucking sake, is this a PETA protest now?
As previously stated, humans do significantly more inhumane things to their pets on a daily basis. Declawing, spay/neutering, euthanasia? All for human benefit.
I don’t see the cat cowering in fear under a chair, so I’m going to assume that fluffy there is doing just fine.
Sorry to burst your bubble kids, but pets don’t have human rights. That’s why we feed them dry pellets of mechanically separated meat by-products, keep them in cages, and squirt them with spray bottles when they eat your plants.
I’m sure if the cat were really that upset, he would’ve paid his owner back by pissing on his pillow. If you ask me he looks quite content though.
Bad Bad bad…. No piercing cat ..NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!… animals no mutalation muthefucker!!!!
Bad Bad bad…. No piercing cat ..NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!… animals no mutalation muthefucker!!!!
PS. Allow me to toss in a side note about Ancient Egyptians worshiping their pierced eared cats as gods.
Oh those inhumane bastards.
PS. Allow me to toss in a side note about Ancient Egyptians worshiping their pierced eared cats as gods.
Oh those inhumane bastards.
How is it that ear cropping, and tail docking on dogs is considered socially acceptable, but this is a controversial issue?
How is it that ear cropping, and tail docking on dogs is considered socially acceptable, but this is a controversial issue?
ANMIL ABUSE IS BAD GUISE.
ANMIL ABUSE IS BAD GUISE.
No, Lost raevyn, some people just have way too much time on their hands.
Yeah, thats a messed up thing to do to an animal, let’s leave it at that.
First picture is way too much cuteness for me to handle.
This makes me want a cute boy with a kitten.
No, Lost raevyn, some people just have way too much time on their hands.
Yeah, thats a messed up thing to do to an animal, let’s leave it at that.
First picture is way too much cuteness for me to handle.
This makes me want a cute boy with a kitten.
I adore the first picture though. Both Human and kitty making faces is SO damned adorable :3
The second is just as adorable heee Kittey snuggles!!!!
Im not commenting on the debate picture without more information.
I adore the first picture though. Both Human and kitty making faces is SO damned adorable :3
The second is just as adorable heee Kittey snuggles!!!!
Im not commenting on the debate picture without more information.
“hella” is for sure word of the day.
first pick is awesome.
it’s NOT cool to pierce that little kid without him wanting it or somehow agreeing with it. unless it is a matter that would save the cat’s life, stay away from harming them. becaue that’s what you do HARM THEM with that. trust me, the cat DOESN’T like the piercing on him. i bet you my balls he doesn’t feel cool with that thing hanging there.
“hella” is for sure word of the day.
first pick is awesome.
it’s NOT cool to pierce that little kid without him wanting it or somehow agreeing with it. unless it is a matter that would save the cat’s life, stay away from harming them. becaue that’s what you do HARM THEM with that. trust me, the cat DOESN’T like the piercing on him. i bet you my balls he doesn’t feel cool with that thing hanging there.
Totally just noticed some really idiotic typos there.
Allowed*
Cats aren’t*
Totally just noticed some really idiotic typos there.
Allowed*
Cats aren’t*
My cat has tattood ears… I think that’s better and hotter than a piercing. My cat agrees 🙂
My cat has tattood ears… I think that’s better and hotter than a piercing. My cat agrees 🙂
Stupid.
My point is why? So he looks good to his friends?
Unless the cat got the hole it’s self and the earring was put in for the pic only, this guy is a moron.
AND YES I DON’T EAT MEAT, or wear leather blah blah blah.
Stupid.
My point is why? So he looks good to his friends?
Unless the cat got the hole it’s self and the earring was put in for the pic only, this guy is a moron.
AND YES I DON’T EAT MEAT, or wear leather blah blah blah.
lol roo you shit stirring muthafucka!
lol roo you shit stirring muthafucka!
Anyone comparing the cat’s piercing to spaying, neutering, micro-chipping, and even vivisection is completely deluded. I agree that society allows far too much abuse to go on but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. It is a good step, small or not, that people to pretty much unanimously feel that modding an animal is fucked up and inhumane. Also, there’s no reason a person has to be a vegan to feel that way, either. Eating meat is healthy and natural, it’s only the means by which many of us -get- our meat that is the problem.
As many people have said already, there is a myriad of reasons why piercing a cat’s ear is unnecessary and even cruel. As for the first three: When we have the resources to take care of stray animals, I’ll agree that there is no need for any of it. Thing is, we don’t – so we do what we can to ensure that the animals that are already on this earth have a chance at a happy life..
Also, children are not put down if we can’t find homes for them, so that’s a stupid fucking comparison as well.
Anyone comparing the cat’s piercing to spaying, neutering, micro-chipping, and even vivisection is completely deluded. I agree that society allows far too much abuse to go on but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t sweat the small stuff. It is a good step, small or not, that people to pretty much unanimously feel that modding an animal is fucked up and inhumane. Also, there’s no reason a person has to be a vegan to feel that way, either. Eating meat is healthy and natural, it’s only the means by which many of us -get- our meat that is the problem.
As many people have said already, there is a myriad of reasons why piercing a cat’s ear is unnecessary and even cruel. As for the first three: When we have the resources to take care of stray animals, I’ll agree that there is no need for any of it. Thing is, we don’t – so we do what we can to ensure that the animals that are already on this earth have a chance at a happy life..
Also, children are not put down if we can’t find homes for them, so that’s a stupid fucking comparison as well.
The guy in pic3 is fuckin creepy. I didn’t even notice the cat’s ear.
I can imagine the scene later in that household……
“MUUUUUUUM, DWAYNE’S BIN DOIN’ STUFF TO TIDDLES AGAIN”
The guy in pic3 is fuckin creepy. I didn’t even notice the cat’s ear.
I can imagine the scene later in that household……
“MUUUUUUUM, DWAYNE’S BIN DOIN’ STUFF TO TIDDLES AGAIN”
i think that animals piercing is unaccaptable iand sick. o’right, we ( i mean people) could like pain or just the effects in piercing and this is our decision. kitty can’t decide for it’s own and this is torture. i hate it. i love animals and I neve can do this to my kitty, dog. the same situation is about small children like new born babies with pierced ears. sick, dude!
i think that animals piercing is unaccaptable iand sick. o’right, we ( i mean people) could like pain or just the effects in piercing and this is our decision. kitty can’t decide for it’s own and this is torture. i hate it. i love animals and I neve can do this to my kitty, dog. the same situation is about small children like new born babies with pierced ears. sick, dude!
I agree with Nat’s post.
I agree with Nat’s post.
#72 HUZZAH! It -is- okay to beat a dead horse as long as you don’t pierce it. Non-consenting horses worldwide have agreed that “at least that damn cat is alive… I’ve been beaten to death by you humans and your rambling, illogical arguments!”
#72 HUZZAH! It -is- okay to beat a dead horse as long as you don’t pierce it. Non-consenting horses worldwide have agreed that “at least that damn cat is alive… I’ve been beaten to death by you humans and your rambling, illogical arguments!”
I think it’s inhumane. I’m not a crazy animal rights activist but an pet would not understand what was going on… plus if it got into a fight with another animal the piercing would be ripped right out.
I doubt it was done by a pro either. That idiot did that in his basement with a rusty needle.
It’s kind of sick…
I think it’s inhumane. I’m not a crazy animal rights activist but an pet would not understand what was going on… plus if it got into a fight with another animal the piercing would be ripped right out.
I doubt it was done by a pro either. That idiot did that in his basement with a rusty needle.
It’s kind of sick…
The first two pictures make me happy. The third one… that guy is a DOUCHE BAG. Cat’s don’t need or want piercings. Especially ones done with a crappy piercing stud from the mall.
The first two pictures make me happy. The third one… that guy is a DOUCHE BAG. Cat’s don’t need or want piercings. Especially ones done with a crappy piercing stud from the mall.