To the Editor:

I am wakened every night by the sound of barking dogs left outside not far from my house. I love dogs and I certainly do not mind being awoken by them. My concern is this: it is cold and getting colder. Why are they outside in these temperatures? The other night I checked and it was 29 degrees. Now unless these dogs I hear are Huskies, Malamutes, or other dogs that prefer the cold, no dog (or cat) should be out at this time of year.

If you have animals, please protect them from all harm. If you know of an animal in distress, please talk with the people involved, or animal control, or the police. Animals give us SO MUCH. We need to care for them in a manner that is worthy of their love for us.

Gina Laidlaw

Cherry Valley Road