Song meant to open hearts

I have to disagree with Mr. Culbertson’s opinion of SPCA using “Silent Night” in their efforts to help abandoned, dumped and/or mistreated dogs and cats (“SPCA misused sacred song,” Jan. 17).

As a rescuer, I’ve seen the disgusting and horrendous results of uncaring owners, animal abusers, neglectful and evil people. Anything anyone can do to bring attention or solutions to this injustice is just more than fine with me. It certainly beats the alternative.

Decent human beings need to speak up for the voiceless. If it means sharing a sacred song that may result in opening hearts to the plight of abandoned, former pets, then I say God bless the efforts.

Until people wake up and actually take care of those they once “lovingly” adopted (including spay/neuter), others will have to take up the slack and try to save as many pets as possible. It is very difficult work, both emotionally and financially, but someone must care and love these helpless animals.

And as a Christian, I think Christ would approve.

Rosanne Anderson

Cheney