The responses were expected and proves my point. Most people are unaware of the Law on the issue. If you have not been able to view the link ,here is a part of it.The law on killing squirrelsThe Animal Welfare Act 2006 rules that it is illegal to cause “unnecessary suffering” to an animal under your care. This includes animals caught in traps, like squirrels.It is therefore illegal to kill a squirrel by drowning, asphyxiation or bludgeoning to death.But it is generally accepted that a blow to the back of the head or shooting is legal as the animal dies quickly. The Forestry Commission and other groups recommend catching the animal in a sack before delivering a single blow to the head. An air rifle or shotgun can also be used as long as the user is properly qualified.However the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals argue that most people will be incapable of killing a squirrel without causing “unnecessary suffering” AND WILL thereforeBE IN BREACH OF THE LAW. They recommend taking the animal to the vet to be put down for around £30 or calling in pest control experts who will shoot the animal or kill it with a blow to the head.
Os. A. Whittle ● 5714d