True or false: the only thing better than a cat tattoo is a fat cat tattoo.

Tattoo by Matt Brotka at Salvation Tattoo Gallery in Richmond, VA

I must have seen a thousand Maneki Neko statuettes, but this is the first time I’ve actually wanted the one I’ve seen. How do you feel about this less-round interpretation of the Lucky Cat?

Tattoo by Troy St at Timeless Tattoo in Kansas City, MO

Since Megan Massacre has joined the New York Ink cast, we haven’t seen very many tattoos from her. Thankfully this was sent in by a proud client who wanted to show her lucky kitty off.

Tattoo by Megan Massacre at Wooster Street Social Club in New York City, New York