I was saddened to learn of the death of Miss Lola Breeze.

In addition to all the tributes paid by Les Crawley (Letters, July 23) to this dedicated veterinary surgeon.

Mr Crawley mentioned her skills with all breeds of dogs and horses and I wish to add birds to the list.

In the Sixties, I kept an aviary of unusual coloured budgerigars (rather rare at the time) and when one needed medical attention, Miss Breeze would drive over from Kingston, near Lewes, as soon as she possibly could.

She always seemed to be able to imagine herself inside the bird, never failing to solve the problem and sometimes taking the bird back to the surgery in order to do so.

To those who loved their animals and feathered friends, this lady was worth her weight in gold - although she was not remotely expensive.

-D Jenny Allistone, Rottingdean