THE DOG TAX.
(To TER EDITOR OF TEl SPECTATOR."]
Sia,—The suggestions in your issue of December 16th to tax pet dogs 10s. in future is ridiculously inadequate. If you will refer to the Economist of the 9th ult. you will observe that the French Budget Committee have recommended an increase in this tax on pet dogs to 50 francs = £2, in addition to municipal tax. There is hardly a square or street in the West End that is not daily polluted with the filth of these animals, rendering them a positive nuisance to pedestrians in these dark days when it is so difficult to steer clear, not to mention the food shortage. I much doubt whether, if we followed our French friends, many of them would be taxed out of existence, judging by the replies given by some lady owners to my suggestion.—I am, Sir, &c., Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, S.W. THOMAS WALLIS.
[Our correspondent writes with unnecessary heat, and forgets how genuine is the affection of many owners for their pets. We agree, however, that the dog population of London is far too large for cleanliness and health, and also must increase the food shortage. Hence our plea for higher taxation.—En. Spectator.]
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