Resident would like pet shelter on Beach
To the editor:
I recently read an article from a local paper in Fort Myers about an article on “Lily the dog starved by his owner.” Please print this as a letter to the editor so that people will know there are places of distribution for pet owners who are in need.
Save the Pets Alliance is a four-month-old, countywide coalition formed to assist pet owners in need. The alliance provides free food and supplies to help struggling owners keep their pets rather than the alternative such as surrendering them to shelters. The alliance members are Harry Chapin Food Bank, Lee County Animal Services, Animal Refuge Center, Caloosa Veterinary Medical Society and Petco.
Fort Myers Beach has no location that I know of so this would help those knowing this information. Also, wouldn’t it be a good thing if Fort Myers Beach had some form of shelter for lost and found dogs? I would volunteer as I have helped many a dog and cat walking along not knowing where they were going.
Ele Riedel-Harkins
Fort Myers Beach