NY bill outlaws tattoos and piercings on pets

Instagram For those of you planning a tattoo for your pooch, it’s about to become illegal.

ALBANY — Gothic kittens could soon be illegal in New York.

State lawmakers have adopted legislation to outlaw the tattooing or piercing of pet animals. The measure heads to Gov. Cuomo, who is expected to sign it.

“Companion animals . . . will no longer be subject to the selfish whims of their owners,” said Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan). She introduced the bill in 2011 after hearing about a woman selling “Gothic kittens” on the Internet with piercings on their necks and spines.

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