To the Editor of the "Norrs-Carsa Datty News.'
Sir,—Through the medium of your much-read columns, would like to draw the attention of the general public and especially of the members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the disgraceful state of affairs now existing at the so-called "Observation Kennels" at Fearon Road.
About a week ago my cog, having bitten a little boy, was sent! to the kennels for examination.
Two days ago I received notice to the effect that he was pronounced free from rabies, and could be withdrawn. This I did, but found him in a piteous state, hardly being able to walk, insomuch that I was obliged to take him home ina ricsha.
I had visited the kennels on two previous occasions, on both of which I could find no trace of any food being given him; all I! could find being a tray of water.
On the way home I extracted from one ear alone no less than 40 ticks, and when I examined him properly I found ticks swarming all over him, even on his eyelids.
I would like to add that, be fore I took him to the kennels, I brought him first to the Hongkew Police Station, where I asked. the sergeant in charge whether he vould be well treated -there, and the reply I received was: "Oh, ance there."
Apologising for taking up your valuable space, and hoping that something will be done to alleviate the distress of those who poor dogs now ab the kennels.
am, ete.,
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