Care and affection "or dumb ani mals. should be the mark of all decent-minded folk, It is no wonder that In Shanghai' where so many different standards and codes breva that animal-lovers find their feelings outraged, That is why the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has such great opportunities anu ought to be given such good support. Sometimes, however, a feeling of Irony arise; when animal Jovers themselves appear to be so inconsiderate in other respects, Owners of dogs, for example, seem too readily to believe that their pets or companions are welcome in all places and by all persons. On the Recreation Grotrd where strict ree ulations demand the muzzling of ors, it Is not an uncommon thing to find unmuzzled dogs, with owners in attendance. Moreover the owners seem to resent the gentle suggestion that they should comply with the conditions under which their access to the ground Is permitted. Then again there is the problem of the barking dog which drives some unfortunate elehbour frantic with Insomnia. cruelty to animals is to be condemned too Is cruelty to human beings. And insomnia Is 2 terrible complaint which deserves all the consideration
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