To the Editor:

I am writing in response to Ellie Garry’s letter, “Lots of Positives” (7/22), which counters an earlier letter “Dog Don’ts” (7/8). While Garry highlights many observations of daily acts of kindness, her response seems to overlook or minimize the legitimate concerns raised about careless dog owners.

We could all cite many more positives that we happily see in our daily lives, but that does not negate the fact that some dog owners have become more disrespectful.

August 13, 2026