The sorry fate of cougar in Chicago

The Chicago police officers who valiantly venture into the city's most dangerous and deadly neighborhoods to rescue abused dogs and cats from the clutches of inhumane criminals and gangs merit commendation.

Conversely, it was very disconcerting to read about a rare, majestic cougar being shot dead by the police.

This wonderful creature should have been shot by a tranquilizer pellet. Then it could have been relocated to a zoo or wildlife sanctuary.

Brien Comerford

Glenview