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Editor:  

I was dismayed by your report that a Contra Costa County resident had illegally registered his poodle to vote as a Republican ("Man registered dog as Republican, gets jury notice," March 16). 

As a former poodle owner, I know these dogs to be highly intelligent and empathetic. If consulted in the matter, the average poodle would almost certainly prefer to register Democratic. 

Michael Katz 

Berkeley