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Goth kittens??? Yes? No? 
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi...758S98.DTL Pa. pet groomer charged with piercing kittens
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press Writer Thursday, January 22, 2009 (01-22) 17:17 PST Allentown, Pa. (AP) -- A woman who marketed "gothic kittens" with ear, neck and tail piercings over the Internet has been charged with animal cruelty and conspiracy. Dog groomer Holly Crawford, 34, was charged Tuesday by humane officers. Her home outside Wilkes-Barre was raided Dec. 17 after the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County received a tip from PETA that she was marketing the animals online for hundreds of dollars. Crawford has said she will plead innocent. Crawford told The Associated Press on Thursday that she didn't see any difference between piercing a cat and piercing a human. She said she used sterile needles and surgical soap and that she checked the kittens several times a day to make sure they were healing properly. "When I did it, it wasn't with any cruel intentions," said Crawford, of rural Ross Township. "They were definitely loved, well-fed, no fleas, clipped nails. And they were happy." Daphna Nachminovitch, a vice president for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, called the piercings "barbaric." "There's no excuse for inflicting such pain on an animal that's the size of your palm," she said. SPCA Officer Carol Morrison said the kittens had 14-gauge piercings through their ears and submission rings at the napes of their necks. One kitten's tail was docked. Crawford, who sports her own body piercings, said she decided on a whim to pierce the ears and neck of a stray kitten she took in last fall and named Snarley Monster. She said she docked the cat's tail because it was badly damaged and that the animal was not intended for sale. Morrison charged Crawford and William Blansett, 37, of Sweet Valley, each with three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, three summary counts of cruelty and three counts of conspiracy. Crawford said Blansett helped take calls about the kittens but that he had nothing to do with the piercings. A number for Blansett could not be located. Crawford said her dog-grooming business, Pawside Parlor, has plummeted since the raid and that she has received dozens of nasty phone calls. "My name's ruined, my reputation's ruined, my business is ruined," she said. "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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 she plead innocent???PRINCE IS WATCHING U  " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: she plead innocent???I know...  "Let love be your perfect weapon..." ~~Andy Biersack | |
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noimageatall said: chillichocaholic said: she plead innocent???I know...  and did u see the comment where someone was complaining that they dock animlas tails and ears and no one complains?? I don't like that either but thats a whole different thing than piercing kittens with bolts 
Giant ones might I add PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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"Crawford told The Associated Press on Thursday that she didn't see any difference between piercing a cat and piercing a human."
The difference is a human being can make a cognitive decision to have their body pierced if they want to. Animals are meant to be companions and to be treated with respect and love. I don't think that includes putting holes in them to make hundreds of $$$$! How disgusting and this person has a dog grooming business.  | |
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Poor kittys. | |
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mdiver said: Poor kittys.
Could u imagine someone doing that to ure beautiful doggy? We would have to break out the baseball bats PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: mdiver said: Poor kittys.
Could u imagine someone doing that to ure beautiful doggy? We would have to break out the baseball bats Dylan would kick their asses HIMSELF  but yeah it would be ass whoopin time | |
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mdiver said: chillichocaholic said: Could u imagine someone doing that to ure beautiful doggy? We would have to break out the baseball bats Dylan would kick their asses HIMSELF but yeah it would be ass whoopin time thats cause he's an Aussie Dog  could u just imagine what ure beautiful wife would do to her?PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: mdiver said: Dylan would kick their asses HIMSELF but yeah it would be ass whoopin time thats cause he's an Aussie Dog could u just imagine what ure beautiful wife would do to her?Yeah , most def the scarier thing would be Valory on a rampage...NOW THAT IS SCARY.  | |
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mdiver said: chillichocaholic said: thats cause he's an Aussie Dog could u just imagine what ure beautiful wife would do to her?Yeah , most def the scarier thing would be Valory on a rampage...NOW THAT IS SCARY.  That why u bought her all that Lush stuff...keeping on her good side  PRINCE IS WATCHING U " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
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chillichocaholic said: mdiver said: Yeah , most def the scarier thing would be Valory on a rampage...NOW THAT IS SCARY. That why u bought her all that Lush stuff...keeping on her good side  | |
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Sick humans.
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she should sell punk cows instead!
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though the kittens may be the best dressed in town, kittens dont need something other kittens may pull out when playing rough.
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DigMeNow said: "Crawford told The Associated Press on Thursday that she didn't see any difference between piercing a cat and piercing a human."
The difference is a human being can make a cognitive decision to have their body pierced if they want to. Animals are meant to be companions and to be treated with respect and love. I don't think that includes putting holes in them to make hundreds of $$$$! How disgusting and this person has a dog grooming business. Exactly!!!!! That woman sounds like a nutcase!  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Simply sad.
Poor kitties. |
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I'll bet there are people who get their pets pierced or even tattooed, yuck. | |
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Ms. Crawford lacks empathy for the cats. Shame on her!
A cat cannot speak, but a human can. Poor kitties they must be in pain. | |
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"My name's ruined, my reputation's ruined, my business is ruined," she said. The price you pay... | |
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