HOME FOR ANIMALS

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25253, 4 August 1947, Page 8

HOME FOR ANIMALS

Sir, —I thank your correspondent for writing about the dig which had a chain attached to it and algo a bandaged foot. My heart went into my mouth as I saw it going to and fro looking for its owner. I do think that this is a case where the Society for Prevention of Cruelty io Animals could be of assistance and I personally would welcome an intimation from that body where such animals can be taken. Yesterday this animal going about with a long chain attached to its collar could nave caused a very serious accident, and I am of the opinion that something should be done.—Yours, etc., W. G. WRIGGLES WORTH. August 2, 1947. Sir,—l have had much the same experience as "Who Really Cares?” One never goes into the city without seeing numbers of lost dogs, and when one is handicapped by heavy shopping, it is difficult to catch them, and a long way to take then when caught. If a London policeman can hold up traffic while he picks up a dog and carries it to safety, surely our police could do the same. Yet recently I saw a policeman practically trip over a dog twice, at a busy intersection. He was merely walking up and down, and took no notice of the dog, which was a danger to itself and to the traffic. These strays are a disgrace to the city; but of course the real solution lies with the owners, who should be educated to look after their pets, and to destroy, instead of abandon, unwanted ones.— Yours, etc., NOBODY CARES. August 2, 1947.