WE are very surprised that Councillor Barrie Parmenter feels it necessary to complain about the National Canine Defence League Wickhamford spending money on upgrading the kennels.

Surely the first thing you do if you are looking after humans or animals is to provide a good dry comfortable home to live in?

How can he say that the money is not being spent on the dogs?

We think the kennels do a wonderful job, thanks to donations and fundraising.

We live close to the kennels and were invited, along with all neighbours, to view plans, to ask questions and raise any objections.

We do not think they waste money; quite the opposite, as these poor animals have a

good life in comfort with plenty of care.

Sue and Terry Waters

Wickhamford