Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

I don't think I've ever seen a story so absurd in the Journal as the article about wheelchairs for pigs, chickens, dogs and other mere animals ("A New Set of Wheels Can Improve a Dog's Life, Too," page one, Oct. 21).

A $1,200 wheelchair for a quadriplegic dog. Are you unable to see the insanity of that? Why didn't you print the view from the other side that says such over-the-top concern for animals is misguided nonsense and an utter waste of money?

Gavin Reynolds

Tulsa, Okla.

Any sheep farmer worthy of the name would promptly euthanize a deformed lamb. The owner of "Spin," the lamb, is obviously a naive, sentimental amateur.

Gee, maybe "downer" cows at the stockyards should be rescued and fitted with wheelchairs.

Barb Ryan

Oakdale, Ill.

What the heck is going on in this country?

Leslie White

Tacoma, Wash.

Note from KBJ: The letter writers would have no trouble if the money used for these carts had been used for jewelry or a vacation. Think about it.