Woman accused of trying to sell 'gothic kittens'

Three kittens with ear, neck and tail piercings were removed from a home by humane officers.

One of the officers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Luzerne County said the pierced kittens were being sold as “gothic kittens” on an Internet auction site. “This is a first,” said Officer Carol Morrison. “It’s unbelievable anybody would do this to kittens.”

Morrison said the investigation began about a week ago when a man from another state noticed “gothic kittens” being sold on eBay. The kittens were also being sold on a pet classified Web site with an attached picture of a pierced kitten.



Assisted by the state police at Shickshinny, the humane officers travelled to the home located at the end of a long driveway in a remote area of Ross Township.

Humane officers and troopers were inside the home for more than an hour before removing three kittens and a cat.

“She (the homeowner) thought it was a great idea (to pierce kittens),” Morrison said. She said charges are likely to be filed against the homeowner. A dog inside the home was also found with pierced ears.

With news video.