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Ari:
I know it may be bringing up a sore spot, one that surfaced on an "Ask JTF" show a while back, but I was wondering what many forum members think about pets in the home being dirty and against Judaism, and perhaps Christianity as well.  I believe the term Chaim used was "rekanut" or purity when arguing that pets don't belong in the home.  I had been considering getting a cat, but I think allergies to their hair and pet dander have ruled it out for me.  I also was not thrilled with having to clean up after them all the time, and if having a pet in the home is against my religion as well, I guess that is the final clincher for me.  I still love and appreciate animals and the beauty of nature, but I guess I will continue to appreciate these things outside of the home, in nature itself. 

Ari:
Thoughts?  Maybe should be moved to general discussion?

newman:
Sometimes people need to look at the conditions under which these things were written.

In Israel 3,000+ years ago there were no flushing toilets, no pressurised water, no disinfectants, and many homes had dirt floors. The animals spoken of were mostly livestock. To have animals indoors in those days would be unclean.

But today, with ceramic tiles, vaccuum cleaners, bleach & disinfectant and modern homes, a cat or small dog in the house is in NO way unlean.

mosquewatch:
From a Christian perspective, I honestly have never been taught about pets in the home. Having a pet is not a light issue. They demand alot of attention , care, and the home must be clean. I will say, that little dog is so happy too see the Wife and I , when we come home from work. She's a good little dog. I guess people should contact their Rabbi or Preacher for such decisions.



Here's my ankle biter "Tinkerbell".   

Ari:
Cute dog mosquewatch.  Looks friendly.  I met a psychotic dog last night at a Rosh Hashanah dinner.  He growled constantly the entire evening and would try to attack everyone violently, except his beloved owner, who took a step towards him.  Yet, as a pretty small dog (Laso Apso I think), he would back up immediately afterward.

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