Feeding Dogs on Shabbos
Question
Hello On Shabbos - Can a dog that is owned by someone be fed by someone not its owner? Thank you
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
Although, as a general rule, on Shabbos one may not feed animals that one does not own, dogs are an exception to the rule and one my even feed stray dogs on Shabbos.
Source
Mishna Berura 324:31, Aruch Hashulchan 324:2
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