This interpretation must be later than Biblical Judaism, though, because the Bible frequently speaks of oxen, which are castrated male cattle. Evidently there was no general prohibition on all livestock castration in those days.
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Last night I was watching an animal show that was discussing animals in labor and some problems that arise from that labor. It got me thinking about the termination of pregnancy in non-humans.
Do any other species besides humans get abortions? It might seem far-fetched, but let’s assume that it was known that a certain animal (dog for arguments sake) would die during labor or if pregnant. Are there any situations that would make it necessary for such animal to have their pregnancy terminated?
Has it ever happened?
This questions might be IMHO, but would those the anti-abortion groups be against animals getting abortions in the same way they are against humans doing the same?
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Yes, the vet gave my border collie a “mis-mating” shot after she ran off with the beagle down the street and did “it” in the creek bed behind the house.
What a Jezabel. She disgraced the whole family.
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There actually is a verse in the Bible (Leviticus 22:24-25) that is interpreted by some people to mean that neutering animals is forbidden:
Some Orthodox Jews are against spaying or neutering pets for that reason.
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I’ve never thanked someone for talking about tearing off testicles before, but thanks! I’ve been wondering for a couple years if that guy could possibly have a Biblical justification for his beliefs, or if he was just a crazy moron (which he definitely was–this isn’t an either/or proposition). Now i have the answer!
Daniel