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webbmoncure OP t1_itpwn8l wrote

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

Thanks for the insight - I had never thought of that!

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[deleted] t1_itrmzve wrote

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shuggnog t1_itsq5c9 wrote

Excuse me what?!

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sarathecookie t1_itsqsxu wrote

Im thinking what was meant was when the dead decaying rat lets off gasses and turns into a mess for the world to see

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Neilpoleon t1_itsslbg wrote

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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