Oh I'm aware that not everyone loves animals. And believe me, we DO try to keep our dogs from bothering others. Our dogs sleep inside, are inside most of the time, and when they are outside it's in a fenced yard, and not for extended periods of time. Personally, I feel I have a right to be mad by that letter. I found it very rude, and I think they could have talked to us in person. I don't think it is even our dogs that's bothering them. As far as Todd is concerned, our dogs have never infringed on his rights to have a perfect house and yard. Dogs bark, kids yell, cars honk...if you live in a neighborhood, you should come to expect and deal with a few of these things.