Mrs May’s right to reject pet theories

Last week you reported the crazy idea that Theresa May’s advisers had thought that having a dog as a pet would enhance the Prime Minister’s image and that they had urged her to get one. A chocolate brown labrador, one of Britain’s most popular breeds, is thought to have been what they had in mind.

How ignorant, thoughtless and cruel is this way of thinking – using a sentient creature as an accessory. Dogs are already so wrongly adopted by empty-headed and foolishhearted people.

Thank goodness Mrs May has refused the suggestion, recognising that she is not in a position to be a responsible, caring pet owner in her present role. She is said to have been concerned that the dog would pine when she was away. Hopefully she will find a way to prove and show that she cares for our precious little country and its people’s lives in a genuine and respectful way. What would help would be if she had more support and encouragement from those around her; in all spheres, praise always is preferable to punishment. Shirley Clancy, Hook, Hants