N.J. George Gately, the creator of the Heathcliff newspaper comic about the antics of a rotund cat, has died. He was 72. Donate to Sun-Sentinel Relief Fund. POLL Palm Beach County wants to end the popular practice of keeping pets such as hamsters in classrooms, saying they can cause allergy and asthma problems. I'm against it.
Pets help teach children responsibility.
Pets are a distraction. Students should concentrate on reading, math and other subjects. Pets should be allowed in classrooms unless a child has a health problem. Health should be the primary concern. Many children suffer from allergies and don't realize it.