Moving an Animal's Cage on Shabbat

Quiz

1 - Can one move pets directly by hand on Shabbat?

• Yes, they are like any other household objects.
• Preferably not, but if you really want to, you may.
• No, they are muktza like objects that have no permissible use on Shabbat.

2 - If the animal was in its cage at the beginning of Shabbat and later went out, can one move the cage?

• Yes.
• No, the cage became a base for the animal and has the same status.
• Yes, if you have a need for the cage.

3 - If the cage is empty now and was so at the beginning of Shabbat, can it be moved?

• Only if you need to use the cage for something or to use the place it occupies.
• Yes, with no restrictions.
• Not at all.