FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, October 27, 1997
CONTACT:
Meg Massaro, 518-346-4713
Marion Stark, 518-478-9760
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Abigail Van Buren, who writes the nationally syndicated column "Dear Abby," penned a personal note of condolence and encouragement to Meg Massaro. She wrote, "Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved dog. Such a tragedy. Good luck in your campaign to fight the trapping of animals . . ." Ms. Massaro is working to make parks safe from dangerous traps.
The Massaro family witnessed their beloved dog, Valentine, die before their eyes in a body-gripping trap in a public park during a morning jog. Current regulations allow traps to be placed anywhere in recreational areas despite the ability of these weapons to kill family pets and injure children.
"Families have no idea that a walk in the park is truly no picnic. No one except the trapper knows where these dangerous devices are placed until it is too late. I urge a complete ban of these dangerous devices in all parks," said Meg Massaro.
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