Dogs in Gozo

Alex Calì, Victoria

Hunting dogs are probably being dumped from Gozo to Malta but the SPCA has no place for them as they have to abide by EU rules.

It is about time the authorities did something for these beautiful creatures of God. How sad it is that the SPCA can only take in injured dogs. Must we wait for dogs to be run over to be picked up?

Comments

Antoine Grima (2 days, 4 hours ago)

Dear Mr Cali , people like you make me sick . Even the stray dogs problem is being caused by hunters now ? How dare you !!!! What next ? Maybe the cost of oil will be blamed on hunters also. Why don't you get a life !

MARIO SALNITRO (2 days, 5 hours ago)

SHAME ON WHOEVER WROTE THIS ARTICLE, WHY HUNTING DOGS??
AMAZING WHAT A DOG EXPERT MR ALEX CALI IS !!!!

OR MAYBE THE DOGS TOLD HIM THEY ARE HUNTING DOGS. !!!!

Michael Asquith (2 days, 10 hours ago)

Nobody has to tarnish the 'hunters' reputation - you've done that yourselves brilliantly

David Borg Cardona (2 days, 11 hours ago)

Sylvana, haven't you got used to it yet... The hunters get blamed for everything which happens in this tiny little island of ours. We get fingers pointed at us continually. Next we shall be blamed if it rains too heavily or if the summer is to hot !
What's funny though is that up to a few years ago, hunting and trapping were seen as part of the Maltese way of life. Now, we have qualified ornithologists condemning hunting everywhere. And mind you, the majority of these can't distinguish between a shotgun and an anti aircraft canon or a between quail and an eagle. Starting with revered bloggers who hit Beck at us regularly.

godfrey pisani (2 days, 12 hours ago)

Mr Cali why are hunting dogs probably being dumped in Gozo ???? I am a hunter and a dog lover , and always taken care of my dogs more then i take care of my self , most of the vets can tesifiy to this , all my shooting friends love there dogs more then any thing else , so please if dogs are being dumped in Gozo its a shame and i deplore it , but don't point at hunters please .

Sylvana Zarb Darmanin (2 days, 14 hours ago)

Sir,

How have you come to the conclusion that "hunting dogs" are probably being dumped from Gozo to Malta? Are you assuming that hunters are so heartless?

We just adore our two dear hunting dogs. I assure you that the respect we show them and the way we treat them is exemplary and I honestly wish others will do the same, including those who protect the birds yet ignored the feelings of the hunting dogs. I can assure you that hunters adore their dogs, contrary to what you tried to make readers believe.

Some people will go to any length to tarnish the reputation of the Maltese Hunters!!