Sunday, August 5, 2012

Status of live animals on Shabbos

Hi,

Live animals are muktzeh, since one cannot 'use' them for any practical purpose on Shabbat; petting them is not considered 'use' in any practical sense. This includes domesticated pets.

One may handle these animals in certain ways for their own benefit, though, as I expect to explain during the next few days.

(Aruch haShulchan Orach Chaim 308:65)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

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