Dear Editor,

Re: Dog’s death divides owners, animal shelter, Thursday, Dec. 26 2013 edition of the Merritt Herald

In my country, Austria, it is against the law to chain dogs because it is the most cruel action against a dog you can take. However, to chain a sick dog is the end of humanity.
Those dog “owners” should never again be allowed to have a pet by law. If the law is missing where is the humanity here?
Thanks to the necessary reaction of Judanna that poor dog had his only happy moments in freedom and love dying in her arms. Those dog owners admitted they cannot take care of a dog. So they are allowed to torture man’s best friend in this country they way they did? I am shocked.

Lore Jarosch
Vienna