Sir, – Like Peter O’Sullivan (Letters, July 4th), I was deeply moved by Paul Howard’s article “I never loved an animal as much as I loved Humphrey. For 13 and a half years, he was my constant companion” (Life, June 30th).
A faithful animal can wrench your heart strings, and Paul Howard’s account of his life with Humphrey, his canine constant companion for 13½ years, did just that.
If there was an rip.ie facility for dogs I would contribute a condolence for Humphrey.
I too have grieved for a much-loved dog and the loss doesn’t just go away. – Yours, etc,
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BRENDA MORGAN,
Howth,
Co Dublin.
