It is precisely because there are so many cruelties being perpetrated against animals (Opinion, February 6) that the workload of the RSPCA increases each year.
Margery Watts seems to suggest some forms of cruelty can be justified simply because she thinks other activities are more cruel.
She "deplores" cubbing, which involves hunting adolescent foxes, but condones the hunting of adult foxes. At the same time, she is adamant deer hunting must be banned.
The RSPCA believes hunting is intrinsically cruel and that all species of hunted animals suffer unnecessarily.
Hunted foxes, deer and hares have all been proven to suffer appalling injuries before death.
The Government's own inquiry into hunting with dogs concluded the welfare of all hunted species is "seriously compromised".
On animal welfare grounds there can be no distinction between different species or between young and adult animals.
The RSPCA, along with the majority of the public, is opposed to hunting with dogs and welcomes the support of two-thirds of MPs, who have voted to ban it.
We call upon the House of Lords not to stand in the way of the will of the democratically-elected Lower House.
-Lisa Dewhurst, RSPCA Press Office, Causeway, Horsham
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