Don’t infer negative connotations

I was dismayed to find the words “animal rights group” used to define the activities of Pasado’s Safe Haven, (Oct.12, local briefs). This term is generally used in a negative manner to portray those involved as being “radical and militant,” thereby allowing the reader to dismiss the subject as having little truth or merit.

Pasado’s Safe Haven is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal rescue and rehabilitation, spaying and neutering of companion animals, and the pursuit and prosecution of those who commit acts of animal cruelty. If these objectives make one a “radical off-the-wall animal rights activist,” then count us in.

One of the coyote victims mentioned in the article was a member of our family. Pasado’s Safe Haven was instrumental in getting us in touch with those already involved in previous cat deaths and opening up an active investigation. As unbelievable as it sounds, we have learned that it is very difficult to differentiate between wildlife kills and deliberate acts of animal mutilation caused by a human. We never wanted to believe a human was involved, but the condition of our pet’s body was not what most people would associate with a coyote kill.

Bothell