SAMANTHA Knight's letter defending the Labrador Lifeline Trust is the first that has any credibility.

I understand her wish to protect the trust but would suggest that she ask herself if all parts of the organisation are working to the high standard she supposes.

The fact remains that a severe aberration has occurred in the case of Lunar and Major Hughes. What's needed now is some tight, effective, no-nonsense action to investigate the Lunar incident in an open, non-partisan way which ignores all the bleatings and screamings from helpers. All organisations suffer failure in certain areas from time to time and this is what has happened here. With good management and firm resolve it should be possible to clear this up without lasting harm to the trust.

ROBERT WATMOUGH, Southampton.

l Most readers are unaware that when Major Alexandra Hughes adopted Lunar from the Labrador Lifeline Trust it became immediately apparent Lunar had a barking habit when left alone and had separation anxiety.

Maj Hughes tried everything and worked hard to help Lunar and even had holidays to train her but Lunar still got distresed when left alone so he decided to make her an official therapy dog to take her everywhere with her and she was well looked after and enjoyed her life.

When Major Hughes could not take Lunar I was Lunar's official dog sitter and she was always calm and friendly and I want to see her back soon where she belongs and I will continue dog sitting if I am needed.

M BYRNE, Eastleigh.