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Use of Animals

Question

Is it permissible to kill a cat that is bothersome, and is it permissible to kill it for its fur?

Answer

Permitted

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Siman 5; Choshen Mishpat, Siman 276

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