Letters to editor: Use common sense with animals in heat; corporate responsibility

Use common sense

I have to say something about animal owners, especially dog owners who seem to think their dog is a happy camper running, or even walking, when it is a day in the high 80s to low 100s.

Take your shoes off and put your feet onto the pavement and, if you cannot handle the heat, then why would you think your dog could?

They have three strikes against them: hot day, sensitive pads and a pavement/sidewalk that is also hot. Early morning or late in the evening is so much better for walking.

Please have shelter or shade for animals that are outside, and plenty of water on hot days. Animals can have heat strokes the same as people.

When it is cold or rainy, have a warm place for them to stay if they cannot come in your home. A doghouse with straw is a great home for them.

Dog coats for older dogs and blankets for horses give them protection from the cold and rain.

Any and all animals should be treated as if you would want to be treated on hot or cold days. If you cannot afford vet bills, think twice about bringing an animal home.

Spay/neuter them to keep shelters empty.

Please don’t leave your animals in the car on a hot day, even if you are only gone for a few minutes.

N.M Dohrer, Ramona

Corporate responsibility and conservation

Cheryl Synder’s worthy letter was missing some important facts concerning corporate responsibility and conservation in Palm Desert and La Quinta.

We are longtime owners at Marriott’s Desert Springs and Shadow Ridge resorts, the latter scheduled to be largest ever in the north Palm Desert highlands.

Beginning with the large Marriott Hotel, built decades ago on Country Club Drive, every property and golf course has a water recovery system built into its irrigation network. On the golf courses in past years, we’ve seen sunburnt grass on the fairways as a means of conservation. Under the greens are thousands of collector tiles, which contribute to a massive recycling system.

We would not have invested in Marriott Properties if there weren’t an immense effort on the company’s part. Our properties have prospered as well, all having doubled or tripled in value. There are good people in American business, and Marriott has a number of them.

A.G. “Andy” Smith, Ph.D., Ramona