PLEASE may I make a plea to the shop owners in Crediton, especially the High Street.

My wife and I walked up the High Street at about 9.30am on June 16 and we looked for water bowls placed to allow dogs to drink while their owners shopped.

We only saw one bowl for which my wife and I thank Adams Home Hardware for this. Adams regularly place water bowls outsider their store in hot weather.

You can see by the number of dogs walking in Crediton, including the High Street that the residents are dog lovers, in fact some premises actually welcome dogs into their stores.

May I and my wife therefore give a heartfelt request that more shops in Crediton think of man's best friend and ensure that the dogs are well cared for.

May we also remind car owners NEVER to leave a dog, or any animal, in their cars without taking the proper precautions to ensure their safety, in fact the ideal solution is never to leave an animal in a car in hot weather.

Thank you in anticipation.

John and Lynn Brooks

Orchard Court

Searle Street 

Crediton