LETTERS

FOR THE LOVE OF BATS Nice article about bats in Spring, Action Line, 2019. Our non-profit (Patch of Heaven Sanctuary) just completed construction of a two-story Bat House, which we believe to be the largest in Florida, if not the U.S., about 30 miles South of Miami. Built to withstand windstorms, it is adjacent to 150 acres of tropical forest and we created an adjacent water feature to make it more attractive for the flying mammals. Obviously, we can’t control when they move in but given the amenities it shouldn’t take too long.

Look at our Instagram: patchofheavensanctuary and our website for our mission. If you are ever headed this way please stop by for a visit. BRUCE CHESNEY • MIAMI, FLORIDA

BABY SEALS NEED OUR HELP I have a serious question about a particular animal; the baby seals of Canada.

Why hasn’t anything been done to help these helpless animals? What kind of government allows people to slaughter these beautiful animals?

This is a sick situation that bothers me deep down in my mind. Do these people believe in God or are they truly the devil’s disciples?

Can our country keep these animals? If so, what organizations do this? As humans, all creatures are deserving of our help. Where are they? HELENE B. GURSKI • BAYONNE, NJ

EDITOR'S NOTE: FoA has long opposed and fought against the commercial baby harp seal slaughter. Success will only arrive when Canadian residents make it happen. This is Canada's shame.

CLEAN UP AFTER GEESE, DON’T KILL THEM Having read the article in the Mahopac News, “Town gears up for goose removal at local lakes,” I became flaming mad. Doesn’t it seem precious animals are implicated in the mess we’ve made in the environment? Precious animals have to withstand the murderous tactics of humans.

We’ve encroached into their habitat but who thinks of that? There is always a humane solution as councilmembers Suzi McDonough and Jonathan Schneider, along with businessman Dave Nicholas, have noted. Kudos to them! Parks supervisor, Kenneth Schmitt is in agreement with the killings even though he is an animal lover. An animal lover would seek humane solutions, not killing them.

There are a lot of animal rights organizations who could help them establish humane solutions, including Friends of Animals.

Hopefully, the idea of killing these precious birds will become history as the town implements a humane solution. ELISABETH JOSHI • MAHOPAC, NY

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