Officials of the Animal Welfare Department this afternoon raided a property in Birkirkara, finding 44 dogs of various breeds.
Eyewitnesses said the officials, with a strong police escort, found 28 dogs in a garage and 16 on the roof of the property at Psaila Street, corner with G. Dimech Debono Street.
A vet checked the condition of the animals and found them to be generally in good health. The dogs on the roof had fans on them.
The owner, a breeder, was asked to improve conditions, particularly in the garage, which lacked ventilation.