People need to learn some respect for animal life “SHEEP may safely graze”, a line from an old hymn which, in the days it was written, meant just that. Sadly this does not apply these days.
A week-old lamb was savagely attacked by a young boy to the extent its back leg was broken (The Argus, April 15).
Two sheep were slaughtered in a field for their meat by human opportunists (The Argus, April 16).
We constantly read of sheep being savaged by unruly dogs – owned by incompetent owners.
All this implies some people have no feelings at all for these animals and show them no respect whatsoever. I am sure for these people this extends to all forms of animal life.
It is very difficult for farmers to keep an eye on their flocks – but is the only answer. A lesson can be learnt from the horse owners when their horses were being attacked by vandals. They shared a rota system and this constant watch certainly helped.
The general public are wonderful carers and protectors of all animals as it was a passer-by who saved the week-old lamb by reporting the incident.
Education on animal life is what is missing in the people causing the savage attacks.
The young lamb was fortunate in receiving veterinary care although it is still quite ill. I hope it recovers and is able to safely graze soon.
Gloria Wheatcroft
co-ordinator, Inner-City Wildlife Concern Brighton and Hove area
The Drive, Hove
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