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Originally Posted by Zeke

Trapped an injured and sick cat just an hour ago. This has been going on since Monday. Frickin animal officers managed to chase it into the bushes 3 days in a row. They set a trap, but the cat was too sick to eat. Plus it was blinded in a fight, one eye literally scratched out.

However, given what I have told you, if I killed it I would have been charged. Premeditated killing of an animal in the city will get you a year in county. Then there's the discharging a fire arm fine. Not cheap. And then you're a felon.

Just telling you so you know the perspective of rural, suburban and urban living. I think I could have killed that cat if allowed.

Otherwise, I don't kill animals or eat them.

How about rats?

Del. McDonough introduces rat bill
* C.J. Alderson

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Delegate Pat McDonough will be introducing legislation known as "The Rat Trafficking Act" that will stop any government entity from allowing rats and other rodents into Maryland on Friday at 1 p.m.
Why you ask?

This is about a law that was passed in Washington, D.C. called the Wildlife Protection Act. This doesn't allow pest control, government agents, or anyone else to kill a D.C. Rat.

According to this act, you must capture the rat, cause no harm to it what soever and release it somewhere else.

This has caught the attention of Delegate McDonough and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. They believe that Maryland and Virginia will be at risk for rodents coming into those states.

This could cause serious health problems ,as rats are a breeding ground for disease. They carry diseases such as rabies and lyme disease, amongst others that effect humans.

This bill will prohibit the Wildlife Protection Act from affecting Maryland, and there will be penalties for those who choose to disregard the law.

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