Unwanted Pets

* Thank you for the courage your reporter Michael Granberry displayed in his article “Harsh Fates Await Four-Legged Homeless” (Oct. 21).

The question posed by San Diego animal protectionist Jane Cartmill about the eagerness to accept euthanasia as a solution to the increasing number of surplus animals is one this organization has been railing against for four decades.

Euthanasia is not the solution. Curtailment of breeding is the solution. Early spay and neuter, access to low-cost sterilization, reopening the City Department of Animal Regulation spay/neuter clinics, massive education and realistic legislation are the multilevel solutions.

We salute The Times for its insightful reporting. We appeal to the public not to breed their pets. Call us for low-cost spay/neuter referral. We have branches in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, Ventura County, San Bernardino and San Diego.

Stop the killing. Find us via directory assistance or call our administrative number at 818-700-2401.

JAMIE PINN

President, Pet Assistance Foundation

Van Nuys