Dear AAS,

Thanks for sending me updates on what is going on in the world of abuse. Sometimes it is difficult to watch, but I only imagine what the animals have to go thru and then don't turn off a disturbing video. This of course always reminds me of my dad who was one of the thousands of unknown, unsung people who quietly did what Tammy and so many others do every day.

I like living in Holland for one of these animal reasons. While there is plenty of farm and lab animal abuse, people treat their pets much differently. A pet is truly a pet here and you are frowned upon if you let him out to be himself, chain him up or don't walk him at least 3 times a day. I thought you might find this cultural tidbit about Holland enlightening.

Thanks for the good work.