I write in response to the letter by S.M. Simpson about the pet obituary. I take great offense to the statement that an obituary of a loved family member such as a pet has no place on the obit page. Losing a loved one is always traumatic, whether it be a human or a pet.
At times pets are more loved by and more supportive of a human than another human. I am glad I have that love in my life and will most likely also put an obituary in the paper (and would hope it would be placed on the same page as other loved ones obits) when my 14-year-old dog is no longer there to give me her unconditional love. After all, she is known by many people in the area.
To the family who lost their beloved pet, my deeply felt sadness for your loss. And my apologies for having to read S.M. Simpson’s mean-spirited letter, especially at this time.
Ann Alma and her dog Shira
Nelson