silly state...er...country...laws: let's make fun of canada!

As you may know, we wrapped up our "Silly State Law Saturday" posts last week. After fifty weeks of ridiculing each U.S. state's silly animal laws one by one, I just couldn't let things go this week.

One of my blogging buddies has supported my Saturday series by joining me every week with a great sense of humor and a thoughtful comment. I appreciate each and every one of you who has visited, appreciated my twisted sense of humor, and left a comment. But this gal is something special. She has visited and commented on each and every post. Without fail. And she's not even American!

So this post is dedicated to Jenna of Canada, who blogs at Love is Being Owned by a Husky. If you've not yet discovered her blog, please check it out. She's just about as sweet as they come, and she is funny and informative. Go now. No–WAIT. Read my post first, and then go. Now we get to make fun of her homeland's ridiculous animal laws in her honor. 

In Montreal, if you stay at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, they are obliged to feed your horse. Free feed for my horse? Does he get to sleep in the bed with me, too?

In Toronto, you must not drag a dead horse down Yonge Street on a Sunday. You must take a detour, or perhaps wait until Monday. Don't throw your back out.

It is illegal to hit innocent little seal pups over the head with a heavy club. But if they've made mischief, have at it.

In Alberta, businesses must provide rails for tying up horses. That's all fine and dandy, but if there's not free food, I'm going to the Queen Elizabeth Hotel.

It is against the law to make burgers out of polar bears. A nice fillet, though?

One may not own more than two Siberian Huskies in any single household without a musher's license. Really? Jenna, I'm sending the authorities. (Just kidding...totally fake law...had to do it). Check out Jenna's fabulous trio of pooches on her blog.

Thanks to all who have enjoyed our Silly Saturday posts over the last 50 weeks. If you think of a country you'd like us to check out, please let me know. We take any and all requests! If you missed any of the states, you can check out the entire series here.

silly state law saturday: west virginia

Sometimes keeping it short and sweet is the best way to go. Such is the way for ridiculous animal laws in the lovely state of West Virginia. These are good.

• In Alderson, one may not walk a lion, tiger, or leopard, even on a leash. Even on a leash? They are really cracking down on exotics in West Virginia. At least I can still walk my panther. 

• It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs. I don't even know what to say. This is wrong on so many levels. 

• Roadkill may be taken home for supper. And why shouldn't it be? That burning rubber flavor can't be acquired at the local bar & grill.

Come back next week and check out Wisconsin with us!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com. State outline source: freedomtomarry.org.

silly state law saturday: vermont

This post is dedicated to my mother-in-law, who will soon make her annual trip to Vermont to see her lovely sister. I'm daring them to be outlaws! Picture it...like Thelma and Louise...

• It is a crime to intentionally kill a bird while flying a plane. If you've got that kind of aim, more power to ya.

• It is illegal to sell dogs and puppies along the side of the road. I guess cats are okay.

• Removing an ear tag from an animal is against the law. Just replace it with an earring, and no one will know.

• In Burlington, only dogs, cats, and ferrets can be brought into public parks. I wonder if the birds know about this law.

• In Burlington, it is a crime to feed the pigeons. So if you're really feeling rebellious, bring your pigeon food to the public park and see what happens.

• Shooting birds as a test of marksmanship is a crime. The Vermont prisons must be overrun with ten-year-old boys.

• At one time, it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole. But now you can!

Come back next week when we visit Virginia!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com, dumblaws.com, and realstrangelaws.com.

silly state law saturday: texas

Everything's bigger in Texas! Let's check out the size of their ridiculous animal laws.

• You may not tuck your pants into one boot unless you own ten or more cattle.  One boot? Must you own twenty cattle to tuck into both?

• It is legal for the blind to go hunting as long as they have someone with them who isn't blind. I'm thinking that the blind person and anyone stupid enough to go with him might not be the best hunting partners. 

• It is illegal to milk another person's cow. Is that a metaphor? I'll refrain.

• In Kingsville, two pigs may not have sex on the city's airport property. They prefer a menage a trios. 

• In Corpus Christie, it is illegal to raise alligators in your home. What a shame. I hear they make such sweet pets.

• In Texarkana, owners of horses may not ride them at night without tail lights. The most interesting part of this law is that there is actually a city called "Texarkana."

• Also in Texarkana, it is illegal to own a dingo, wallaby, or poison frog. Specifically.

• In Temple, no one may ride a horse and buggy through the town square. I hear the parking there is terrible, anyway.

• In Temple, you can ride your horse into a saloon. Then when you get drunk, you don't have to worry about mounting back up. And if you pass out, your horse can just take you home. This law should be widely adopted.

• Cattle thieves may be hanged on the spot. Great way to save taxpayer dollars.

• It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel. You need to be in the top floor suite for that privilege.

• A dog may not be left unattended on a leash shorter than five times the length of the dog, measured nose to tail. Um...and who is going around measuring that?

• Emu feathers are allowed in mattresses. How exciting. I've always dreamed of owning an Emu mattress.

• In Texarcana, each cow is entitled to one acre for himself. I want to be a cow in Texas.

• Swine cannot be kept within 500 feet of a cemetery in counties with over 525,000 people. Always known to be a horrifying combination of factors.

• It's illegal to attack a service animal. I should think this would go without saying. 

• It is illegal to fish using electrical shock. I'm thinking the dummy who does this might be shocked at the results.

Please join us next week when we look at ridiculous animal laws in Utah!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com, dumblaws.com, and realstrangelaws.com.

silly state law saturday: south carolina

Welcome to lovely South Carolina where the tea is sweet and the dogs are barkin'. Let's take a look at some of their ridiculous animal laws. 

• In Hilton Head, it is illegal to shine a flashlight on a sea turtle. If you can find a sea turtle at night, more power to you.

• In Myrtle Beach, dogs may not be on the beach during the summer months during the daytime or the owner may be arrested. Oh, the dog days of summer!

• In Fountain Inn, horses are to wear pants at all times. Um. Okay. Who makes horse pants? And how the hell do you get them on the horse?

• In Clemson, bitches in heat shall be confined. It's always the woman's fault, isn't it? 

• When approaching a four-way or blind intersection in a non-horse driven vehicle, you must stop 100 feet from the intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic. Because a gunshot is much less startling than a car engine.

• Railroad companies may be held liable in some instances for scaring horses. Perhaps they should try the gunshot technique.

• Horses may not be kept in bathtubs. What is it with keeping animals in bath tubs?

• One needs a permit to paint or sculpt with turkey feathers. But eating the turkey is a-okay...no questions asked.

• It is unlawful to buy or sell an electric eel. Oh, zap!

• Fishing with dynamite is a crime. So is fishing with a yo-yo. There's this cool thing called a fishing pole. Check it out.

• It is a crime to possess a walking catfish. I didn't know such an animal existed! Check it out:

Tune in next week when we check out South Dakota.

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com, dumblaws.com, and realstrangelaws.com.