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Neilpoleon t1_itsslbg wrote

Reply to comment by webbmoncure in Rat hunting with dogs in DC? by webbmoncure

Another thing to consider as well is there may be certain animal cruelty laws in DC that protect the rats. I would suggest looking into it before going to any great effort to kill the rats beyond laying traps and poison.

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Mister_Snrub t1_ittfe10 wrote

I think a rat having its spine broken by a dog is a lot less cruel than death by poisoning. It’s almost sad to watch them not run from danger and stumble around in daylight.

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Neilpoleon t1_ittfyt9 wrote

I'm not arguing that poison is more humane than using a dog or gun. I am saying there may be certain legal restrictions that limit how you are allowed to kill a rat legally in the District. For example, I assume setting a rat on fire would be easily and rightfully treated as animal cruelty.

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