I REFER to the report "Tigers have killed 20 cows at Sungai Lembing" (NST, Nov 4). While I appreciate the frustration and fears of farmers and local people, the SPCA is disturbed about dogs being used to trap the tigers. Will they be kept in a protective inner cage or let loose to be killed by the tigers.

I urge the authorities to take a civilized approach to solving this problem --- not just for the dogs but also for the tigers, who are after all only following their natural instincts.

CHRISTINE CHINE
Chairman SPCA Selangor