I AM A lifelong pet owner and animal lover, of all creatures great and small. Some people in Covingham may say, dog lover extraordinaire. I buy a packet of dog biscuits every week, to feed my fellow dog walkers’ pets savoury treats. Some dogs sense my presence from 300 yards. Apologies to their owners’ arm joints, if their pets are on a leash.
My 12-year-old cat Korky is similarly spoiled in his old age. Not only by I, but by my neighbours as well. My point ? The recent cruelty and neglect to animals in the national press has shocked and angered me.
Domestic pets depend completely on their owners for food, shelter and exercise. In most cases of dog misbehaviour, the pet owners are to blame. Domestic animals have no freedom of choice. Their companionship and affection is a welcome break from the machinations, duplicity and sometimes treacherous behaviour of some members of the human race .
Their life span is much shorter than ours. Enjoy the pleasure of their company while it lasts.
BILL WILLIAMS Covingham Swindon
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