I was saddened (and appalled) to see a large display ad in the West Seattle Herald ("Selling a New Litter") encouraging people to advertise in Robinson newspapers to "find that special new family for your little pup."

Did you not know that 15,000 dogs and cats are killed in shelters each day for lack of homes? Their blood is on the hands of those who continue to patronize breeders, puppy mills, pet stores and people who fail to spay and neuter their animals.

Please don't encourage people to breed even more animals. Until there are none, adopt one.

Nancy Pennington

Fauntleroy