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* Chayei Adam 30:4 writes that a domesticated animal that relaxes and submits when grabbed by its owner may be trapped. Mishna Brurah 316:57 and The 39 Melachos (vol 3, p. 868) agree. | * Chayei Adam 30:4 writes that a domesticated animal that relaxes and submits when grabbed by its owner may be trapped. Mishna Brurah 316:57 and The 39 Melachos (vol 3, p. 868) agree. | ||
* Chut HaShani (vol 1, p. 120) writes that there is a rabbinic prohibition only if the animal feels that it is being confined. It is permitted to trap an animal in an area that is so large that it doesn’t even realize it is being confined. The [[Shabbos]] Home (p. 353) agrees.</ref> | * Chut HaShani (vol 1, p. 120) writes that there is a rabbinic prohibition only if the animal feels that it is being confined. It is permitted to trap an animal in an area that is so large that it doesn’t even realize it is being confined. The [[Shabbos]] Home (p. 353) agrees.</ref> | ||
However, one may only trap a submissive animal, not a rebellious one. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Page 106 </ref> In any case, carrying the animal to an enclosed area is prohibited because they are muktzeh. <ref> Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 123 </ref> | # However, one may only trap a submissive animal, not a rebellious one. <ref> Hazon Ovadia, Page 106 </ref> In any case, carrying the animal to an enclosed area is prohibited because they are muktzeh. <ref> Ach Tov VaHessed, Year 5783, Page 123 </ref> | ||
==Trapping a fly in a box== | ==Trapping a fly in a box== | ||
