Re: [CH] Re: was Feral Dogs (Squirrels)
Parkhurst, Scott Contractor (PARKHURS@LEAV-EMH1.ARMY.MIL)
Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:59:00 -0600
>Actually, I think it wouldn't be cruel, one second the squirrel is dry,
>the next, it's under water drowning.
>It isn't like I suggested putting the cage into the trash can and then
>slowly filling it with water. Now _THAT_ would be cruel.
>> Anyway, wouldn't drowning neutralize the Havaheart concept?
>I just thought it was better than a leghold trap, or a giant rat trap
>(like a mousetrap, but bigger). It's also safer on the neighbors pets and
>gave the relocation option.
>Chuck Demas
>Needham, Mass.
I work with a guy who drowns them, but he prefers the euphamism "swimming
lessons". He also buries the carcasses in the garden to return the
"nutrients" to the soil... kinda ironic, huh?
Scott... KCK