May one unload a burden from an animal on Shabbat due to tza'ar ba'alei chayim?
Synopsis
One may unload a burden from a suffering animal, but must do so indirectly — inserting one's head under the load and pushing it aside so it falls on its own. Even if the load is muktze, this is permitted due to tza'ar ba'alei chayim.
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