Wolves are cruel

In response to Meg McCoy’s letter (“Animal cruelty spurs boycott”) in the April 24 Spokesman-Review, first I would like to thank her for her promise to never come to Idaho again!

Our maligned legislators have benefited from information about the devastation the introduction of non-indigenous wolves has caused in our state and others. These wolves account for the decimation of elk herds in North Idaho, as well as many domestic animals. How would she react if her family dog, tethered to his dog house, was eaten out of his collar, or calves were partially eaten while still alive?

I suppose because she didn’t see a picture this wouldn’t be cruel? This kind of ignorance she is so sure is an enlightened view needs a lot of education. Someone needs to explain to her how much more painful it would be to be eaten alive than to be held in a trap until its life was ended quickly by a rifle shot.

These wolves are very aggressive, don’t just kill to survive but kill for sport. Think about the whole picture. I am not a fan of trapping, but in certain cases the end justifies the means, and, yes, it is legal.

Beverly Klein

Medimont, Idaho