First, I suggest that a “dog at large” be defined as a dog roaming freely with no owner present. Certainly in heavily used areas such as downtown Durango and on some of our bike and walking trails, dogs should be on leashes (mainly for their own protection). Yes, there is a dog park, but there is inadequate parking, and if everyone had to take dogs there to play, well, no more need be said. Finally, legislating reproductive issues and enacting punitive laws regarding neutering (how about spaying) opens a door to ethical issues that the City Council has no right to enter. As a dog lover, I’d like to contribute $5 to Trisha Wytas. Could the Herald set up a site for others who feel the current law is not just and would like to make a contribution as an act of protest against it?

Louden Kiracofe

Durango