High Fees for Killer Dogs

Re “New Rep as Killer Drives Up Demand for Presa Canario,” March 17: Your article noted that the Presa Canario dog breed (the dogs that killed Diane Whipple) and other breeds such as the Rottweilers and pit bulls are sadly becoming more popular as a result of the woman’s death and subsequent trial.

The city of Los Angeles uses animal licensing fees to control the spaying and neutering of dogs by charging nearly $200 for unspayed animals. I think the city should do the same and charge a higher license fee ($200 or more) for those breeds responsible for the most fatalities.

David Coffin

Los Angeles