Animal care ignored

Sat., Jan. 30, 2010

The Spokesman-Review

My heart sank as I read the article “Animal control options limited” (Jan. 23). I’m disappointed enough in city of Spokane voters who rejected the tax to expand animal protection in our area last year. I truly wonder how County Commissioner Mark Richard sleeps at night with his blatant unsupportive stance on an animal shelter tax.

As a proud owner of a rescue pet, I beg the question: Why doesn’t the proper care of our innocent furry friends without a voice of their own hold any precedence?

According to our insensitive council people, basic animal rights are not respected enough to gain suitable attention. Shame on you, Spokane, for your disgusting lack of compassion.

Lacie Graf Hansen

Spokane

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