It was all hilarious and well-managed with commendable camaraderie but the "loving and caring" Pride parade fell short in its attitude towards dogs.

Brain-bashing bands were in full blast, with drums and whistles galore goading the enthusiastic, exotic dancers.

These wee dogs looked bewildered among the hundreds stomping around them.

Last year a dog-lover held her tiny dog directly behind a bass drummer, her fingers locked around its collar.

With popping eyes and mouth wide open, this wee thing had no option - all the way to Preston Park. I felt quite ill at the sight.

Where, oh where, was the RSPCA?

-Rhoda Maling, Woodingdean, Brighton