Pitfalls when buying a puppy

Since animal charity Four Paws was founded 25 years ago we have helped many thousands of animals all over the world.

Sadly we are now receiving a record number of reports of sick puppies in areas including Yorkshire.

Four Paws is urging people in Yorkshire not to buy puppies from the boot of a car or van, and to always arrange to meet the puppy with its parents at the breeder’s home.

Remember, the best and 
most rewarding place to find a dog is at a reputable re-homing centre, where there are many desperate animals who are looking for a second chance at a loving home.

Physics explains the Clegg effect

From: David Algar, Low Bridge Park, Abbey Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

It is interesting to note from quantum physics that it is an illusion that two bodies can get so close and actually touch one another since electromagnetic repulsion between electrons in each body maintains a microscopic distance.

The space could be usefully renamed the Nick Clegg effect, given the Deputy Prime Minister’s current relationship with the electorate.

Immortal pen 
of cartoonist

From: Brian H Sheridan, Redmires Road, Sheffield.

Sheila Seymour describes your cartoonist Morris as “intrepid” (Yorkshire Post May 7). He is also immortal.

Or should I say, with apologies to Mark Twain, that the report of his death some years ago was an exaggeration?

Unholy mission

From: Iain Morris, Caroline Street, Saltaire, Bradford.

With regard to the recent Boston bombing, setting out to purposely blow an innocent person’s legs off must surely represent a twisted way of thinking about God.