Tender story

To the editor:

Thanks so much for Cathy Hamilton’s article “If only dogs had nine lives,” in the May 6 issue. The love and care of Cathy and her family for their dog, Spike, as he died was a very tender, heart-warming story I think every animal-loving human would sympathize with and appreciate.

By coincidence, our own family lost a pet dog exactly the same age and on the same day, so I think I know how she felt. I wish your paper could print more sensitive, human interest stories like this one.

Just one thing was missing from the article, a picture of Cathy’s dog, Spike.

Harold Piehler,

Lawrence