What is the Shar'i ruling on dealing with cats regarding: gifting them, separating them from their offspring after weaning, releasing them into the street, abusing them, and giving them injections to prevent reproduction?
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It is permissible to raise cats at home and gift them to those who will care for them. There is no harm in separating a cat from its mother. It is permissible to hit them for discipline. There is also no objection to releasing them into the street.
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