I totally agree with Mr Roots’ letter regarding dog charities (Have Your say, April 30).

I too am a rescue dog owner and I feel the same way, but this sort of problem is happening on a much larger scale.

Who is not moved to tears seeing the disasters and poverty that have been occurring around the world?

We give aid freely, perhaps we should cut back a little and start to funnel some of this spare money we as a nation seem to have and start aiding our own charities more.

We could start with the children and families who need it.

It’s our future – you don’t need any politician to tell you that it’s basic common sense.

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