Rescuing Snails

“At One With the Snails” (Nov. 2) left me feeling vindicated. I enjoyed reading about Tom Aley’s dedication to the tiny, unique snails that inhabit his cave, especially because recently I transferred one solitary snail from a yard containing snail bait poison to lush grounds where no poisons are used.

I took a lot of kidding for my recent snail “rescue.” I know I can’t save them all, but now, to me, a frowsy, rather disheveled yard is a lot more interesting than perfectly manicured yards with flower beds filled with snail bait and other poisons that eventually drain into our sewer systems and waterways. Thanks for telling us how Tom Aley has followed his heart.

Carla Bennett

Senior writer, People for the

Ethical Treatment of Animals

Long Beach