Three kittens were removed from a Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-area residence by the SPCA after the homeowner was attempting to sell "gothic kittens," or young pet cats with ear, neck and tail piercings over the Internet. The homeowner, who was later identified as 34-year-old Holly Crawford, was later charged with a total of nine counts of cruelty and conspiracy.CBS12.com: Groomer Pinched For Piercing 'Gothic Kittens' (January 23, 2009)
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"When I did it, it wasn't with any cruel intentions. They were definitely loved, well-fed, no fleas, clipped nails. And they were happy."— Holly Crawford
""There's no excuse for inflicting such pain on an animal that's the size of your palm."—Daphna Nachminovitch, PETA vice presidentCBS12.com: Groomer Pinched For Piercing 'Gothic Kittens' (January 23, 2009)
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Charged with three counts each of misdemeanor cruelty, summary cruelty and conspiracyCBS12.com: Groomer Pinched For Piercing 'Gothic Kittens' (January 23, 2009)
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Crawford said she didn't see a difference between piercing cats and piercing humansCBS12.com: Groomer Pinched For Piercing 'Gothic Kittens' (January 23, 2009)
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