I FEED the foxes in the district as I love animals, especially now when they are looking for food to feed their young.

I have a neighbour who hates all wildlife, which is why I am writing. She spreads long branches across her garden with thorns on them at least half-an-inch long.

I have just looked out of my window to see a mother fox limping badly.

I can't stand to see such cruelty so I had to write this letter as the only way to urge people not to be cruel.

My neighbour has many things to distract them –but not the thorned branches, please. I love animals so much.

Barbara Dilks,

Derby.