SIR – I partially agree with Dorothy M Reid’s comments in respect of ‘ignoring lead rules’ (Letters, September 16).

Yes, dogs should be kept on leads at certain times, but anyone, including vets, who has an affinity with animals appreciates and understands that it is in any living creature’s best interest to be fully exercised frequently.

As the title of the classic film and the late, great legend Matt Monro song, Born Free!

Mrs L Johnston, Wightman Street, Bradford