Dogs rescued following reports of animal cruelty

Marica Micallef

Apr 29th 2009, 14:34

I don't have words to express my anger towards this 'human being' or whatever he might be called. Dogs are wonderful...they can't be treated this way.Hope the laws of Malta will be amended and new laws regarding animal welfare are put forward. Animals do not have a voice and so it's up to us to protect them. I also wish for changes to be done in our educational system, so that kids are educated to love and respect animals...it's from the young with whom we should start as some Maltese are still a long way far back when it comes to animals!!They see them as lesser creatures with which you can do anything you want!!!

doriannebugeja

Apr 26th 2009, 19:59

This is a good step for the animals at least someone is caring for them. Now we need to see drastic action towards this man who commited this cruel act. I hope he dont get a small fine and be set scott free

M.Galea

Apr 25th 2009, 18:32

Hi all, actually i although i lke to comment and strongly object to the treatment to these misfortunate creatures, I THINK THE PICTURE ABOVE SAYS IT ALL! when will some people ever learn, i am utterly disgusted with the story. Yes i know from reading newspapers and watching TV ie., animal programe etc., alot of cruelty is done all over the world, but now we are concerned about this country Malta/Gozo and not the rest of the world.
Mary Galea

Criss Camilleri

Apr 25th 2009, 08:07

The more I get to know SOME humans, the more I get to love ANIMALS.

g.c.Forte

Apr 25th 2009, 07:37

If somebody do something wrong, we call him" you are like an animal" I think that this is wrong,because an animal do not harm or do wrong to us. I wish to find a word to call this, what so called human that made this cruelty to these dogs. I have a word but the editor will censor it, but with all the respect,I will be glad to call this man MONSTER. I strongly urge to all members of parliament ( not just bla,bla,bla)to make an urgent motion in parliament, with just one sitting (even if it has to be on Sunday)so they will triple the punishments for cruelty to animals. And what about those that are organizing dog fights, or this is our inheritance culture

sharon bellizzi

Apr 25th 2009, 05:58

When are we going to have severe punishments for people who are so heartless?? It is a horrible thing that we still read of these cases!!!

Antoine Grima

Apr 25th 2009, 02:35

A very well done to whoever reported and to the animal wellfare people.Please,please,please make sure the owner gets what he deserves.No animal should go through such hardship.So much for being mans best friend

laurence schembri

Apr 25th 2009, 00:44

It is as always the innocent that have to suffer. What was he thinking the owner of these poor creatures?

philip pace

Apr 25th 2009, 00:12

This rescue operation is to be commended but it should not stop there.
I would like to ask the 'owner' if these dogs were for breeding purposes? I think that is the ONLY reason why there were 25 fox terriers. Pure Maltese Fox Terriers fetch good money as they are excellent rat catchers. I saw one catching a rat, not a mouse, but a rat and it was quite awesome on the way that this fox terrier dealt with it.
The fox terrier on the right side of the photo is a prime example of a Maltese type of fox terreirs with a perfect trangle of a face with obtuse angles formed with the ears and the nose. Also it has that svelte stance. They are little wonders, hypo, attentive, alertfull, faithful and a joy to watch them walk. Lovely breed!
Would like one but I have a beautiful mongrel instead and I'm proud of her.
A word to the readers, just learn as much as you can on animals and you'll discover an amazing and wonderful world!

J. Portelli

Apr 24th 2009, 21:57

Why are the police even wasting their time investigating..wasting tax payer money..what a joke... ..are we suppose to be impressed with this...Like this thing is going to get more than a 100 euro fine, or a suspended sentence.......

David Meilak

Apr 24th 2009, 21:56

Do we have laws like they have in the States to put people that are cruel to animals behind bars? I cannot accept calling our country civilized until we have legal enactments that cover such cruelty. We must do something about this............

melaine Pisani

Apr 24th 2009, 21:00

The is no law for such things cause animals dont suffer they think. We have to stop them these people should be left without foor for a week and in dirt so they know what these adorable animals have gone through

Ronnie Gauci

Apr 24th 2009, 20:56

An example has to be set here. People have to go to prison for a couple of years.

stefania soler

Apr 24th 2009, 20:50

The expression on the dogs' faces says it all. How on earth can a "person" do such a thing and live with it everyday? Lets hope the matter will be taken seriously and looked into by the authorities. Hopefully justice will be made when evidence is so clear.

T Aquilina

Apr 24th 2009, 20:45

Hats off to the Animal Welfare Dept. Thank you. As for the culprit, it is difficult to say, without knowing the whole story, whether this is a case of cruelty or lack of awareness (aka ignorance). A clear cut case of cruelty would be dog-fighting - to which no perpetrator should be exculpated.

Edwin Abela

Apr 24th 2009, 20:21

As they say in Italian... Chi maltratta gli annimali... e' una bestia! Couldn't be truer.

Charles J. Buttigieg

Apr 24th 2009, 20:02

Don’t they look gorgeous! How can people be so cruel?

R.Bezzina

Apr 24th 2009, 19:51

I wonder what the owner will get now.

Rachel Spiteri

Apr 24th 2009, 19:43

there need to be justice.

Franco Farrugia

Apr 24th 2009, 19:41

'Described as “ferocious” by their owner' It is the 'owner' who is ferocious. How about spending some time in an isolated and small cell himself, so that he would know what he has put these dogs through? This is disgusting. I am sorry that I am a human being. No wonder I feel better surrounded by animals than by disgusting people such as this 'owner'. And by the way, there is no such thing as 'owndership' over animals. We just care for them - human carers should be the term. The law in our country should be enhanced to protect animals!!!!

Franco Farrugia

Apr 24th 2009, 19:36

Well done to Dr Mario Spiteri and his Staff at the A.W. Dept for the action taken in favour of the animals. It is absolutely despicable that we, human beings, are treating other animals in this manner. It is not enough to love our own pets - we have to go beyond that and be altruistic enough to keep an eye open for animal cruelty around us. The human being has gone a long way in his intelligent metamorphosis but with regard to animal-welfare, we are still acting primitively and we are disregarding the fact that we, too, are animals. Speciesism at its worst.