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Respect call of the wild

Sat., March 21, 2015

It is sad that we live in a society where coyotes and other predatory animals are killed for our amusement and pleasure. They are not hunted for food, nor are they caught in the act of attacking domestic pets.

Regarding the March 12 article in The Spokesman-Review: These men were just enjoying the thrill of the kill.

The Bible says that God created man to not only have dominion over the animal kingdom, but to also be good stewards of them. These beautiful creatures all have a place in the eco-cycle of life. It’s up to us to see that their call of the wild is not silenced forever.

Jeanie Smith

Nine Mile Falls

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