July 23, 2008Dogs in the editorial sectionClick here to read The Roanoke Times editorial board's opinion about the proposed dog park, currently slated for a section of Highland Park. Click here to read Sunday's commentary by Walt Hutchens, a dog breeder from Lexington who writes that the whole story about dog breeders in Virginia is not always presented in news stories about raids on puppy mills. And then click here to read today's rebuttal letter to Hutchens commentary from Kathleen Summers, a United States Humane Society director who insists that the problems of puppy mills are indeed real and regulation is needed to prevent abuse. What are your opinions on these topics? Will Roanoke, a city that wants to move forward but is often very reluctant to change, find a compromise that will satisfy both dog owners and local residents? And what about puppy mills and other dog breeders? Do we need to regulate dog breeding in Virginia for the health and welfare of the dogs, as well as for the people who buy them? And do you think the public gets a balanced view of typical dog breeders when stories about puppy mill raids are breaking news? |
.....Advertisement.....
|
...Advertisement...
...Advertisement...
No comments yet