Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Hobbies, Crafts, and Collections -> Pets
Can I pet my cat on yom tov/Shabbos?



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

amother


 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 10:52 am
We just got a cat. Are we allowed to pet her on Shabbos and yom tov?
I have a whole set of hilchos Shabbos seforim but for some reason it doesn't mention touching animals.
Back to top

imasinger




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 10:56 am
AYLOR.

To some, it makes a difference that the original ruling of cats and dogs being muktza came from a time when there were no such things as pets, and animals were around to do a job -- cats, to catch mice, for example, and dogs to herd. To others, that distinction doesn't change the ruling as it affects us today.
Back to top

Ruchel




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 10:57 am
My dh's rav (charedi) said: only your own.
Back to top

sequoia




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 11:04 am
Ruchel wrote:
My dh's rav (charedi) said: only your own.


That's what I learned too. You can pet and play with your own pet.
Back to top

amother


 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 11:20 am
OP here. we are actually giving this cat a "trial run" and I don't think we are going to end up keeping her. But we will have her in our home for the next week or so. Is she still considered our pet in that case?
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 3:56 pm
We hold that pets do not fall in the category of Muktza.

I found this on Chabad.org

All of the above, as we said, is the conventional law pertaining to handling animals on Shabbat. It has been argued by certain prominent halachic authorities 13 [Including Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (Responsa Igrot Moshe, Orach Chaim vol. 5, responsa 22)] that household pets are not included in the category of muktzah at all, because they have an "immediate practical use" -- namely, providing people with pleasure and companionship. There are others who disagree, maintaining that the rabbinic prohibition against handling animals on Shabbat was imposed across the board. As there are differing opinions in this matter, speak to your rabbi, who will advise you regarding your particular situation.

http://www.chabad.org/library/.....s.htm
Back to top

amother


 

Post Wed, Sep 25 2013, 4:02 pm
Thanks everyone for your help!
Back to top

ruti13




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jan 21 2014, 7:07 pm
Only our own Smile
Back to top

BlueRose52




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jan 21 2014, 8:31 pm
Here's something that you might find informative:
Halachic Perspectives on Pets
Back to top

BlueRose52




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jan 21 2014, 8:39 pm
Also this:
Five Minute Halacha - Are Pets Muktza on Shabbat?
Back to top

FranticFrummie




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jan 21 2014, 9:20 pm
BlueRose52 wrote:
Here's something that you might find informative:
Halachic Perspectives on Pets


That link is fabulous, thanks so much! If you have any other sources, would you be so kind as to post them here? http://imamother.com/forum/vie.....20248

DH and I are working on compiling a sefer on pet ownership.
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Hobbies, Crafts, and Collections -> Pets

Related Topics Replies Last Post
How does this Shabbos kettle work?
by bigbird
3 Today at 12:27 am View last post
Non see through white Shabbos top
by amother
2 Yesterday at 8:12 pm View last post
Kids shabbos shoes affordable. Let's make a list!
by amother
54 Yesterday at 7:32 pm View last post
What style shoes are jr hi girls wearing for shabbos this ss
by amother
3 Sun, Mar 17 2024, 11:07 pm View last post
Summer shabbos dresses/outfits for 6 year old daughter
by amother
0 Sun, Mar 17 2024, 11:52 am View last post