THE DOGS OF AVONDALE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22936, 14 January 1938, Page 13

THE DOGS OF AVONDALE

Sir, —The doc nuisance in Avondale lias become intolerable, and it is necessary to bring the matter directly under public notice. Writing such a letter is not work that I relish, but I am voicing the feelings of a number of householders, who, like myself, have suffered for a number of years without making any complaint. On Tuesday, during a walk of a little over 100 yds, between Racecourse Parade and the post office, 1 passed eight dogs, all without collars, although they all were over the age of registration. What, in the name of common sense, is the object of registering a dog and handing a collar to its owner if the authorities, whoever they may be, do not see that all the collars are worn. Many of the Avondale dogs are at liberty to roam where they choose both day arid night, doing damage in various ways. One that often visits my garden leaves it very reluctantly under compulsion, and not without growling and showing his teeth. Surely this is adding doggie-insult to injury. Every dog within the city boundary should be securely fastened up during the night. All dogs, except those of pure breed required for stud purposes, should be emasculated. This would do away with the crowds of dogs that often gather and rush about all over the place. Every season serious loss is caused by the depredations of dogs in Cornwall Park, yet no move is made to put a stop to' it. Primrose McConnell. Racecourse Parade, Avondale.